A second woman has died following the collision outside Withington Hospital.

It is understood several pedestrians were hurt in the incident in the car park of Withington Community Hospital this afternoon.

Two women were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Both of the women have died.

The car involved, reported to be a Ford Focus, is believed to have collided with people outside the hospital on Nell Lane.

An 89-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and serious injury by dangerous driving. He is currently in custody.

A spokeswoman for the North West Ambulance Service said an ambulance was called to the scene just after 2pm.

She said: “We sent a rapid response vehicle and a couple of ambulances.”

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