A man in his 40s and an 11-year-old boy have been taken to hospital after a suspected accidental poisoning involving an unknown substance in Hyde, Tameside.
Emergency Response on Carter Street
Emergency services rushed to Carter Street in Flowery Field, Hyde, on Tuesday evening, June 9, following reports of a suspected poisoning. Greater Manchester Police received a call at 8:10pm expressing concerns for the welfare of the two individuals.
Police, paramedics, and firefighters attended the scene as part of a major emergency response. The man and boy were subsequently transported to hospital for medical treatment.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are treating the incident as a potential accidental poisoning. The substance involved has not been identified, according to the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS).
A GMFRS spokesperson stated: “At around 8:25pm on Tuesday, June 9 2026, a number of appliances from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident at Carter Street, Hyde. The incident involved two casualties affected by an unknown substance. Fire crews made the scene safe and remained at the scene for just over two hours.”
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as inquiries continue.
