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Driver Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Section 18 Assault After Two Pedestrians Hit in Salford

Police report two pedestrians suffered minor injuries as investigators examine the scene.

Overview

  • The collision was reported at about 12:45 p.m. at the Trafford Road and Broadway junction near the Regent Road roundabout in Salford.
  • A man and a woman received treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital, and their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
  • Greater Manchester Police arrested the driver on suspicion of attempted Section 18 assault, and officers are assessing the individual's medical condition.
  • A large cordon and full closure of Trafford Road were put in place to support emergency and investigative work, with police indicating the closure would lift once inquiries conclude.
  • Crime Scene Investigator teams and Serious Collision Investigation officers attended, and reporters observed a learner-branded car that struck a fence, though its link to the pedestrian collision has not been confirmed.