UK: Hit-and-run leaves five injured in Trafford Park May 31

Event

An apparent hit-and-run incident left at least five people injured in Trafford Park (Greater Manchester) on the evening of Thursday, May 31 (local time). Police received information around 21:50 (local time) that a car had rammed into several pedestrians on Europa Way, and fled the scene following the collision. Authorities have launched a search for the vehicle and its driver and police have closed roads in the vicinity of the collision to traffic. There is currently no evidence that the incident was deliberate or an act of terrorism, according to the police. Lingering traffic disruptions are expected in the area in the coming hours.

Advice

Individuals in the Greater Manchester area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the area of the hit-and-run incident, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.