A CAR has ploughed into six pedestrians celebrating Bonfire Night on a packed street in a horror ‘hit-and-run’ crash.
The motor failed to stop at the scene after colliding with the group in Openshaw, east Manchester at 8.30pm yesterday.
Six people suffered injuries and were taken to hospital, cops said in a statement.
People had been gathering in the street to celebrate Bonfire Night when the car hit pedestrians, the MEN reports.
One man said his daughter was attending a bonfire on the leafy suburban street.
Cops have now put up a cordon on the street while they comb it for evidence.
A patrol later arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
He was also arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency worker, possession with intent to supply and failing to stop for police.
Greater Manchester Police said: “We responded shortly after 8.30pm yesterday evening to reports of a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrians on Bob Massey Close in Openshaw.
“Emergency services attended an six people were reported to have suffered injuries and were taken to hospital.
“The vehicle that collided with the pedestrians failed to stop at the scene following the collision.
“Enquiries remain ongoing and a scene is in place on Bob Massey Close whilst officers carry out their enquiries.”
Anyone with any information is urged to call 101, quoting incident reference number 3531 of 5/11/24.
Google Street ViewThe scene of the smash[/caption]
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