Fallowfield crash: One dead and five hurt Published duration 1 January

image copyright Google image caption The crash happened near the Platt Lane Sports Complex in Yew Tree Road

A man has died and five other people have been left seriously injured in a road crash.

A Mercedes and Skoda collided in Yew Tree Road, Fallowfield, at about 03:30 GMT, Greater Manchester Police said.

The victims were taken to hospital where the 59-year-old Skoda driver died.

Another man is in a critical condition while the other four are being treated for serious injuries. Police urged any witnesses to contact them.