Police appeal for witnesses after a car collided with a bus in Whalley Range

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and a bus in Whalley Range.

At around 9.55pm on Wednesday 23 October 2019, officers stopped a Volkswagen Golf on Tarporley Avenue.

As officers approached the Golf to speak to the driver, the vehicle drove off towards Wilbraham Road where it was involved in a collision with a Ford C Max and a single decker bus.

The driver of the Golf – a 23-year-old man – and the driver of the Ford – a 47-year-old woman – were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The road closures have since been lifted.

Police Sergeant Lee Westhead, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision is underway and enquiries are being carried out in the local area.

“We have specialist officers supporting the woman’s family at she receives treatment in hospital.

“The incident has been referred to GMP’s Professional Standards Branch who have notified the IOPC in line with normal policy.

“We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information should call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident number 3172 of 23/10/2019, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 11