Greater Manchester Police have released a statement following a fatal collision on Kingsway in Burnage, south Manchester, in the early hours of Monday, March 9. Officers were called to the scene at the junction with Green End Road at around 4.37am after a crash involving two vehicles.
The vehicles involved were a Volvo S40 and a Volkswagen Golf. The driver of the Volvo, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he later died. His next of kin have been informed.
The road has been closed in both directions, with a large cordon in place while investigations continue. Pictures from the scene show two badly damaged cars within the cordon.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage from the area in the moments leading up to the crash, including dashcam or mobile phone footage. A spokesperson said: 'Officers are committed to establishing the full circumstances of this incident.'
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741, quoting log number 290 of 09/03/26. Information can also be provided via the GMP website or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
