Man arrested after woman, 25, killed in car crash in Moss Side

The crash happened on Moss Lane East. Credit: Google Maps

A woman has died following a car crash in Manchester.

Officers were called to a collision on Moss Lane East in Moss Side at around 11.20pm on Monday 6 November.

Greater Manchester Police said the incident involved a BMW, which was travelling along Moss Lane East, away from Princess Road and towards Upper Lloyd Street. The car collided with a Toyota.The woman, who was a passenger in one of the vehicles, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She died a short time later.

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service say two fire engines, from Moss Side and Salford, were called out to the scene shortly after 11.25pm.A spokesperson said: "Crews arrived quickly and used specialist equipment to make the area safe.

"Two casualties were assessed by North West Ambulance at the scene."

A 35-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Officers are urging witnesses, or anyone with video footage, to come forward.


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