A busy Northern Quarter crossroads was closed after a police car crashed with an Audi. The junction of Newton Street and Hilton Street in the city centre was taped off following the smash at around 11.30am today (Monday).
Pictures from the scene show the GMP vehicle with a badly damaged front bumper and passenger side wing. Debris can also be seen scattered across the road. No arrests have been made, and an investigation is ongoing.
Police statement on the collision
A GMP spokesperson said: "At around 11.30am this morning, a police car collided with another vehicle on Newton Street, Manchester. No serious injuries have been reported. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."
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Second police car crash in Gorton
Meanwhile, a second police car also crashed on Hyde Road in Gorton at about 1pm today. Footage from the scene showed a car with a damaged front bumper at the traffic lights close to the KFC. A GMP spokesperson said there were no serious injuries and no arrests.
