Two people rushed to hospital as paramedics check SEVEN passengers after car crash

Two people have been rushed to hospital and five more were checked by paramedics after a major crash on a busy east Manchester road. Emergency services rushed out to Hyde Road, in Gorton, at around 2.30pm this afternoon (June 5) after a smash near Debdale Park.

Police initially closed off the road in both directions following the collision involving a Volvo XC90 and a Nissan Qashqai, at the junction with Clumber Road. Images from the scene show both black cars suffered extensive damage to the front.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) says seven passengers were involved in total, including two who had suffered minor injuries. Two more were taken to hospital by ambulance - the extent of their injuries has not been confirmed.

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A GMFRS spokesperson said: “At approximately 2.30pm today (Sunday, June 5) we were called to reports of a road traffic collision on Hyde Road, Gorton involving two cars. Two fire engines from Gorton quickly attended the scene alongside colleagues from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) and Greater Manchester Police.

“Paramedics have assessed seven passengers from both vehicles. Two have minor injuries and two are being conveyed to hospital. Firefighters were on the scene for approximately one hour.”

The road reopened by 3.45pm, while the scene was cleared around an hour later. GMP and NWAS have both been approached for comment.

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