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Woman Critical After Fall Near Manchester City Stadium
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Incident Details
On the evening of October 25, police were called to the junction of Alan Turing Way and Ashton New Road, a site adjacent to the Etihad Stadium in east Manchester. An eyewitness reported that a woman had fallen from a height at the location. The footbridge linking the stadium to the club’s academy was subsequently taped off, and a large police cordon was established around the area.
Police Response and Investigation
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers arrived at approximately 6:50 p.m. and secured the scene. Detectives and crime-scene investigation officers were observed working at the junction, indicating that a formal inquiry was underway. The police statement confirmed that enquiries into the circumstances of the fall remain ongoing.
Official Statements & Responses
A GMP spokesperson provided an update on the incident, confirming that emergency crews transported the woman to hospital. The spokesperson emphasized that the victim “remains in a critical condition” and that the police investigation is continuing.
Verbatim Quotes
- “At around 6.50pm last night (25 October), officers were called to reports of a woman falling from height on Ashton New Road, Manchester.” — GMP spokesperson
Current Condition
The woman was rushed to hospital by emergency services after the fall. As of the latest update, she is listed in critical condition, and no further details about her injuries have been released. GMP has not disclosed additional information pending the outcome of the investigation.