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Car hits pedestrians at Withington Hospital, Manchester | Car hits pedestrians at Withington Hospital, Manchester |
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Two women suffered life-threatening injuries when a car hit pedestrians outside a hospital in south Manchester. | |
They were injured in the car park at Withington Community Hospital at 14:05 GMT, the ambulance service said. | |
One of the women is more seriously hurt and has been taken to Wythenshawe Hospital, while the other has been taken to Manchester Royal Infirmary. | |
The driver of the car, a man in his 80s, is talking to police at the scene. | The driver of the car, a man in his 80s, is talking to police at the scene. |
A police cordon has been placed around a green Ford Focus which has two burst tyres. | |
Several bollards in front of the main entrance to the hospital have been knocked over or damaged where it appears they have been hit by the car. | |
There are about 12 police officers and a crime scene investigation team at the car park on Nell Lane. | |
Two fire crews are assisting the ambulance service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said. | Two fire crews are assisting the ambulance service, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said. |
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said there were no reports of any other casualties. |