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| Two women die after car crash at Manchester hospital | Two women die after car crash at Manchester hospital |
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| Two women have died after a car hit pedestrians outside a hospital in south Manchester. | Two women have died after a car hit pedestrians outside a hospital in south Manchester. |
| The women, aged 44 and 49, were injured in the car park at Withington Community Hospital at 14:05 GMT, Greater Manchester Police said. | The women, aged 44 and 49, were injured in the car park at Withington Community Hospital at 14:05 GMT, Greater Manchester Police said. |
| The 89-year-old man who was driving the car was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. | |
| The man remains in custody, police said. | The man remains in custody, police said. |
| A police cordon has been placed around a green Ford Focus with two burst tyres. | A police cordon has been placed around a green Ford Focus with 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. | 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. |
| About 12 police officers and a crime scene investigation team remain at the car park on Nell Lane. | About 12 police officers and a crime scene investigation team remain at the car park on Nell Lane. |
| The women were taken to Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary but both later died. | The women were taken to Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Royal Infirmary but both later died. |
| A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said there were no reports of any other casualties. | A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said there were no reports of any other casualties. |
| Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses. | Police are investigating and have appealed for witnesses. |