Two teenagers have been hospitalised with life-threatening injuries following a crash in Manchester city centre, with a woman being arrested.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said that they were called to a crash on Whitworth Street West, near Deansgate Locks, at around 10.30pm last night (Saturday, September 28).

Police have said a Toyota Yaris was traveling down Whitworth Street West, coming off Deansgate, when it lost control before crashing with a Vauxhall Corsa and then mounting a kerb, colliding with other street items and a Kia Sportage.

The car also crashed into an 18-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman who are both in hospital with what police say are life-threatening injuries.

A 30-year-old woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Detective Constable Simon Venguedasalon of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: “Since this incident we have conducted our enquiries overnight and are now in a position to appeal to the public who were in the area for any eyewitness accounts and footage.

“We understand at the time, due to the location, plenty of witnesses were in the area near to the incident and would urge them to come forward if we haven’t spoken to you yet.

“As part of our investigation we are keen to understand fully the moment leading up to the serious collision to ensure we can provide the necessary answers to the loved ones of the victims who are currently still receiving treatment.”

Anyone with information is asked to call GMP on 0161 856 4741 or 101 quoting incident 3525 of 28/09/2024.

Alternatively, members of the public can pass details on anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.