A woman who was fighting for her life following a crash in Trafford has died from her injuries. Emergency services were called out to Stretford Road, in Urmston, at around 8.30pm on Thursday, May 23, after a Ford Fiesta collided with a lamppost.
Greater Manchester Police says the driver, a 74-year-old woman, had suffered a suspected medical episode while travelling eastbound on the road. She had been cut free from her car by fire crews before being handed over to the care of paramedics.
The driver was then taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition following the crash. In an update issued this morning (June 3), GMP confirmed that she has since died as a result of her injuries.
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No other vehicles were involved in the crash and no other injuries were reported. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Images from the scene showed a heavy emergency services presence on May 23 while the road was cordoned off. GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit has previously urged anyone with information or video footage from the moments leading up to the incident to get in touch.
Information can be passed on to GMP online or by calling 0161 856 4741 or 101, quoting log number 3367 of May 23, 2024. Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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