Two teenagers fighting for life after being hit by 'out of control' car on busy street

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Two teenagers are battling for their lives after being struck by a car that had spun out of control. The 18 year old man and woman were critically injured in an incident involving a Toyota Yaris which "lost control" near Deansgate Locks, Manchester.The vehicle collided with another car, mounted the pavement and then hit a second vehicle.

The two pedestrians are now fighting for their lives in hospital following the city centre incident which occurred at 10.30pm last night.Police have launched an investigation into the incident and confirmed the arrest of a 30 year old woman at the scene.

Greater Manchester Police were called to Whitworth Street West near Deansgate Locks where the arrest was made.Initial enquiries suggest the Toyota Yaris was travelling down Whitworth Street West when it "lost control" and collided with a Vauxhall Corsa before mounting the kerb and colliding with other street items and a Kia Sportage.

A GMP statement read: "In the process two pedestrians, an 18-year-old man and 18-year-old woman, were also sadly collided with and both remain in hospital with injuries which are deemed life-threatening." Join the Daily Record's WhatsApp community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. A 30 year old woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, according to the Manchester Evening News, reports the Mirror.