Mercedes flips onto roof in city centre crash as fire crews race to scene

A Mercedes flipped onto its roof in a dramatic crash in Manchester city centre. Police, paramedics and fire crews attended the scene on Red Bank, Manchester, on Tuesday morning (April 11).

Pictures taken from the scene show the white Mercedes on its roof in the centre of the road with a number of police officers and fire service personnel also present.

It was established that two cars had crashed, causing one of the vehicles to completely flip over. Two casualties were assessed by paramedics also present at the scene.

A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Shortly after 8am on Tuesday 11 April, firefighters were called out to a road traffic collision on Red Bank, Manchester.

“One fire engine, from Manchester Central, attended the scene where two cars had collided, with one left on its roof. Two casualties were assessed by North West Ambulance Service at the scene. Firefighters were in attendance for 30 minutes and left after making the scene safe.”

Greater Manchester Police have been approached for more details.

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