A woman was killed and two others seriously injured after a 70-year-old man collided with three passers-by outside a pub in Manchester today.
Police and paramedics were dispatched to the scene outside the Hayden Hall pub in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, after noon.
Authorities believe the elderly driver lost control of his car before colliding with the three women.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, a woman was declared brought dead at the scene.
Two others were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: “Officers were called to Hayden Hall Road at around 12.15 pm this afternoon, where a man in his 70s is believed to have lost control of his vehicle and collided with three pedestrians. Gaya.
“Emergency services attended but despite the best efforts of paramedics, a woman – a pedestrian – was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Two more female pedestrians have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.”
The force said the driver stayed with them at the scene to help them with their interrogation.
No arrests have been made.
Photos from the scene show a police cordon outside the Hayden Hall pub while a white forensic tent is set up in the car park.
Several roads are closed with a large amount of emergency services at the scene.
An air ambulance is believed to have landed earlier.
Anyone with information may call the police on 101 citing the log number 1383 of 21/10/21.
You can also report anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
