A man and an 11-year-old boy have been rushed to hospital following a suspected poisoning incident in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Emergency services swarmed Carter Street in Flowery Field on Tuesday evening, June 9, after reports of two individuals affected by an unknown substance.
Emergency Response
Greater Manchester Police were called to the scene at 8:10pm due to welfare concerns. Fire crews from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) arrived shortly after and worked to make the area safe. The incident involved two casualties affected by an unknown substance, and fire crews remained at the scene for over two hours.
A man in his 40s and the 11-year-old boy were taken to hospital for treatment. Authorities are investigating the incident as a potential case of accidental poisoning.
Investigation Ongoing
A GMFRS spokesperson confirmed: "At around 8:25pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, several 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 cause of the poisoning is not yet known, and inquiries are ongoing. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
