Man, 56, dead and another, 35, in hospital after horror crash
Police are appealing for information about the crash in Trafford, Greater Manchester.
A man has died and another has been taken to hospital after a car crash in Greater Manchester.
Police were called after a Seat Altea and a Vauxhall Astra collided on Seymour Grove in Stretford, Trafford at around 2.55am on Saturday.
One of the vehicles burst into flames in the incident, which happened near the junction with Kings Road.
A man, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has been informed.
Another man, 35, was detained and taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Greater Manchester Police are now appealing for information.
Sergeant Andrew Page, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ‘This was a devastating incident which tragically resulted in the death of a man – our thoughts are with his family and friends.
‘An investigation is underway and officers are working hard to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
‘If anyone has any information or dash cam footage filmed in the area at the time of the collision or shortly before, I would ask them to contact us as soon as possible as it may assist us with our enquiries.’
Anyone with information should contact GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting 314 of 04/04/20.
Information can also be passed to the independent charity – Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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