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| Manchester woman killed in suspected hit and run | Manchester woman killed in suspected hit and run |
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| A woman has died after being fatally injured in a suspected hit and run in Manchester. | A woman has died after being fatally injured in a suspected hit and run in Manchester. |
| The victim, in her 40s, was struck by the car as she crossed Oldham Road close to Naylor Street, Miles Platting at about 21:00 BST on Christmas Day. | The victim, in her 40s, was struck by the car as she crossed Oldham Road close to Naylor Street, Miles Platting at about 21:00 BST on Christmas Day. |
| She died in hospital a short time later. Her next of kin have been informed. | She died in hospital a short time later. Her next of kin have been informed. |
| A man, aged 32, was held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in custody for questioning. | A man, aged 32, was held on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is in custody for questioning. |
| The police said the car involved failed to stop at the scene and carried on down Oldham Road. | The police said the car involved failed to stop at the scene and carried on down Oldham Road. |
| Sgt Lee Westhead, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "We sadly had to inform a family on Christmas Day that their loved one has died, a time when other families were enjoying the festivities - our thoughts are with them at this extremely difficult time." | |
| The police have asked anyone who saw the collision or was with or spoke to the driver immediately before or after it to contact them. | The police have asked anyone who saw the collision or was with or spoke to the driver immediately before or after it to contact them. |