Emergency services were called to a street in Greater Manchester after a man and a boy were reportedly poisoned with an unknown substance. A man in his 40s and an 11-year-old boy were taken to hospital following the suspected accidental poisoning incident.
Incident Details
Police and other emergency services rushed to Carter Street in Flowery Field, Hyde, on Tuesday evening, June 9. Greater Manchester Police confirmed they were alerted to concerns for the welfare of both individuals at 8:10 pm.
The incident involved an unknown substance, according to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). Police officers, paramedics, and firefighters all attended the scene as part of a significant emergency response.
Hospitalisation and Investigation
The man in his 40s and the 11-year-old boy were both transported to hospital from the scene. It is believed the incident is being treated as a possible accidental poisoning.
A GMFRS spokesperson said: "At around 8:25 pm 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."
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected poisoning. No further details have been released at this time.
