BREAKING: Cyclist fighting for life and another injured after crash on busy Manchester road

A cyclist is fighting for life in hospital and another was injured after a crash on a busy Manchester road. Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following the horror smash on Wilbraham Road in Whalley Range on Sunday afternoon.

Two cyclists were taken to hospital for treatment following the incident at 2.30pm. One remains in a critical condition. The driver of a black Audi A3, a 37-year-old, was later arrested and remains in custody for questioning.

Photos from the scene showed a badly damaged Audi, while yellow evidence markers could also be seen in the road. Wilbraham Road was closed for more than five hours following the crash.

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Speaking yesterday following the crash, a jogger said: "This road is always really busy and cars often speed down here or overtake. It's a really popular route for cyclists and people who live in Chorlton and Didsbury."

GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for witnesses. Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have footage, including dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage from the area in the moments before the crash.

Police at the scene (ASP)

Sgt Phil Shaw said: "We're still working to piece together what happened on Sunday afternoon in what is a well-known and busy street. Our thoughts are with the family of the injured cyclists as one still remains in a critical condition.

"A thorough investigation has continued overnight and now we are keen to keen to hear from anyone who may have seen or heard anything in the area yesterday around the time of the incident – or who may have footage that could end up being crucial to this investigation."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 2010 of August 28. Footage can be submitted at gmp.police.uk or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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