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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Damon Wilkinson & Steve Robson

Woman dead and two others seriously injured after car crashes into pedestrians outside pub

A woman is dead and two others are seriously injured after a car ploughed into pedestrians outside a pub.

The horrific incident happened at around 12.15pm on Haddon Hall Road in Droylsden.

Police say a driver aged in his 70s is believed to have lost control of his vehicle and collided with three women.

One died at the scene and two others were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver remained at the scene and assisted police.

No arrests have been made.

A police cordon is in place outside the Haddon Hall pub in Droylsden (STEVE ALLEN)

Pictures from the scene show a police cordon in place outside the Haddon Hall pub.

A white forensic tent has been erected in the car park.

A number of roads remain closed with a large amount of emergency services at the scene.

An air ambulance is believed to have landed earlier.

A large number of emergency services are at the scene (STEVE ALLEN)

Greater Manchester Police said in a statement: "A woman has sadly died following a collision on Haddon Hall Road, Droylsden, Manchester.

"Officers were called at around 12.15pm today (21 October) to Haddon Hall Road where it is believed that a man in his 70s lost control of his vehicle and collided with three pedestrians."

"Emergency services attended but despite the best efforts of paramedics a woman - the pedestrian - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."

Police said the driver remained at the scene and is assisting with their inquiries (STEVE ALLEN)

"Two further female pedestrians have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"The driver has remained at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.

"No arrests have been made.

"Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting log number 1383 of 21/10/21.

"Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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