LIVE as air ambulance lands in Wythenshawe following crash

A cordon is in place on a south Manchester street this afternoon following reports of a collision between a car and a bike.

Emergency services are on the scene on Brownley Street in Wythenshawe following the crash on Saturday (March 29). It is not yet clear whether anyone was badly hurt in the accident.

Witnesses report the street being taped off, with the air ambulance seen landing and taking off from nearby fields.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) have been contacted for more information.

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The exact nature of any injuries sustained in this incident is not yet clear.

It is understood the air ambulance landed on fields next to the Peel estate this afternoon.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) said: “At shortly before 12.55pm on Saturday (March 29) one fire engine from Wythenshawe fire station was called to support colleagues from