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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Adam Maidment

Arrest after BMW smashes into two parked cars in Rusholme

A BMW smashed into two parked vehicles in south Manchester on Tuesday evening (March 23).

Emergency crews were called to reports of a crash on Old Hall Lane in Rusholme at around 10.55pm last night.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

The man has since been released under investigation.

An ambulance and a rapid response vehicle from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) were also in attendance where two patients were treated at the scene.

No serious injuries were reported and NWAS said that nobody was taken to hospital.

"We were called at 22:57 to reports of a road traffic collision on Old Hall Lane," a spokesperson for NWAS said.

"We attended an ambulances and a rapid response vehicle.

"Two patients were treated on scene but nobody was taken to hospital."

Fire engines from Withington and Moss Side stations also attended the scene.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “Upon arrival fire crews established the incident involved a vehicle which had collided with a parked car.

“Firefighters used a hearth kit and lighting, and worked to make the scene safe.

“Crews were in attendance for approximately one hour.”

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A spokesperson for GMP said: “Police were called to a report of a road traffic collision on Old Hall Lane, Rusholme, at around 10.55pm yesterday evening (March 23).

“Officers attended and established that a BMW had collided with two parked vehicles.

“A 23-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

“He has since been released under investigation.”

GMP added that enquiries into the incident were ongoing.

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