Driver arrested after cyclist seriously hurt in crash on busy Greater Manchester road
Emergency services descended on Upper Chorlton Road, in Trafford, at around 6pm on Thursday evening (July 3).
It followed a crash involving two cars - a white Mercedes-Benz C-Class and a blue Volkswagen T-Roc - and a cyclist.
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Greater Manchester Police says the cyclist, a woman in her 20s, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries.
Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, GMP says.
One of the drivers, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Firefighters used specialist equipment to help two casualties at the scene, before they were taken to hospital by paramedics.
Images from the scene show both cars suffered severe damage to their front ends in the collision.
Police taped off the road while emergency services worked at the scene.
A GMP spokesperson said: "At just before 6pm yesterday (Thursday, July 3 2025), we were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two vehicles and a cyclist on Upper Chorlton Road in Trafford.
"Officers attended the scene and located a woman in her 20s with serious but not-life threatening injuries. She was taken to hospital where she remains.
"The driver of one of the vehicles – a male in his 50s – was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
"He was also to hospital for treatment to injuries sustained. Investigations are ongoing."
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service added: "At around 6.05pm on Thursday, July 3, two fire engines from Moss Side and Salford fire stations along with the enhanced rescue unit from Leigh fire station attended a crash involving two cars and a cyclist on Upper Chorlton Road, Manchester.
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"Crews arrived quickly and used specialist equipment to make the area and two casualties safe before they were transferred to the care of the ambulance service and conveyed to Manchester Royal Infirmary.
"Firefighters were in attendance for roughly one hour and 45 minutes."
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