Five ‘seriously injured’ after car hits crowd of people in Manchester

Five people have been seriously injured after a car hit a crowd of people in a hit and run in Manchester this evening. 

Emergency crews were called to the collision near a roundabout on Europa Way shortly before 10pm. Five people are said to be in critical condition and were described as being ‘major trauma’ patients. A witness said he saw a forensic tent being put up at the scene.

The road has been closed by police. A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service said: ‘We were called at 9.49pm to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrians. 

We currently have five patients, all in a serious condition. ‘We have four ambulances, an advanced paramedic, a senior clinician and three hazardous area response teams (HART) at the scene.’

Greater Manchester Police said: ‘At 9.50pm this evening, Thursday 31 May, police were called to Europa Way, Trafford Park to reports that a car had collided with a number of pedestrians.

‘Emergency services are at the scene and there are currently five reported injuries. ‘The car failed to stop at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace the vehicle. ‘There is no evidence to suggest that this is terrorism related at this stage.’