Woman and man killed after car ploughs into stationary digger – as two men arrested

A MAN and a woman have tragically died and two men have been arrested after a car ploughed into a parked digger. Emergency services were scrambled to the A57 Hyde Road in Gorton, Greater Manchester, after receiving reports of the smash. Four people were inside the car at the time of the deadly collision with a man and a woman tragically pronounced dead at the scene. Two men were rushed to hospital with serious injuries before being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! They both remain in police custody at this time. Police are probing the fatal smash with no further details on the victims released at this stage. Anyone with any information that could assist detectives is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police immediately. Detective Sergeant Louise Warhurst, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victims in this tragic incident. “We are appealing for any witnesses who may have saw the moments leading up to this incident, or anyone who has mobile phone, Ring doorbell or dash cam footage, to come forward and assist our investigation. “Anyone with information can contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 3717 of 05/08/2026. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.” Most read in The Sun A stretch of Hyde Road was closed off in the aftermath of the smash as emergency crews worked at the chaotic scene. Accident investigation work saw the road remain closed overnight.