driver hospitalisedA suspected drink driver tried to flee the scene of an accident after his Audi collided with a taxi leaving the driver with back and neck injuries.
Police and emergency services were called to Altrincham Road in Wythenshawe just before 5am on Saturday morning to reports of a collision.
It’s understood the road was shut off while crews worked to free the taxi driver from his Toyota Prius using cutting equipment.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance with neck and back injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
It’s understood his passenger escaped unhurt.
A spokesman for GMP said the 32-year-old driver of the second car, an Audi, tried to flee the scene on foot but was caught following a short chase by officers and arrested.
North West Ambulance Service senior paramedic Dave Blowers tweeted from the scene saying: “Dealing with serious RTC on Altrincham Rd Wythenshawe. @gmpolice @manchesterfire and @NWAmbulance on scene. Me and @chriswpara 1st on scene.”
The paramedics said the Audi has come from Hall Lane and hit the taxi before ending up in the grass.
They added that the taxi driver could’ve been fatally injured had he just been half a metre further into his journey.
GMP commented: “We were called to Altrincham Road in Wythenshawe just before 5am this morning to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Prius and an Audi.
“The driver of the Audi, a 32-yeaar-old man, fled the scene and following a short chase on foot was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, dangerous driving and assaulting a police officer.
“The driver of the taxi was cut free from the vehicle by fire crews and taken to hospital by ambulance with suspected neck and back injuries.”
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