Tragedy as 45-year-old killed crossing road in Manchester city centre this morning
A 45-year-old man was killed in a collision in the city in the early hours of this morning, say police.
The man is believed to have been crossing the road along Ardwick Green South in Ardwick when he was struck.
In a statement on Sunday, Greater Manchester Police said despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died from his injuries.
The collision reportedly occurred outside a block of flats near Ardwick Green Park, close to the Halfords store. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after midnight.
Greater Manchester Police has issued an appeal for anyone with information to come forward. GMP said the driver stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.
In a statement, a force spokesperson said: "Officers are appealing for information following a fatal collision in Manchester this morning (7 December).
"Shortly after midnight, a car was travelling along Ardwick Green South when it collided with a pedestrian who is believed to have been crossing the road. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the pedestrian, a 45-year-old man, died from his injuries.
"His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The driver remained at the scene and there have been no arrests.
"As officers work to establish the full circumstances of the incident, they are asking for anyone with CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to please get in touch.
"This also includes anyone who was in the area at the time of the collision and witnessed any of the incident. You can contact our Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, or via our Live Chat service at gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."