Passengers faced significant delays at Manchester Airport this morning following a police chase that ended in a collision near Terminal 2.
Incident Details
The upper forecourt drop-off zone at Terminal 2 was closed off for three hours after the crash occurred early this morning. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that the driver of the vehicle involved in the pursuit was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
In a statement released online at 2:30 am, a GMP spokesperson said: "Following a police pursuit, a road traffic collision occurred close to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport. The driver of the vehicle has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Due to the location of the collision, disruption is expected for airport passengers."
Impact on Passengers
The closure of the drop-off zone caused congestion and delays for travellers arriving at the airport. Authorities worked to clear the scene and reopen the area as quickly as possible.
This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
