Overview
- Greater Manchester Police said it received a call about concern for two people on Carter Street at 8.10pm and emergency crews rushed to the scene on Tuesday.
- Firefighters from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reported two casualties affected by an unknown substance and made the area safe before leaving after just over two hours.
- An unidentified man in his 40s and an 11-year-old boy were transported to hospital from the scene for treatment.
- Police have opened an investigation into a potential accidental poisoning but have not publicly identified the substance or disclosed the patients’ conditions.
- Multi-agency procedures used at the scene followed standard hazardous-incident steps and authorities say further tests and inquiries will determine any public health risk and next steps.