A police pursuit culminated in a crash close to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport early Tuesday. The incident caused significant disruption for early morning travelers.
The upper forecourt drop-off zone remained closed for three hours following the road traffic collision. It reopened at 5:30am.
Authorities reported that the driver involved in the pursuit suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Additional information regarding the pursuit and the collision has yet to be released.
This incident occurred while pursuing a stolen Audi A3. Mark Burrows, who was driving, is facing charges related to the death of Heather Smedley due to dangerous driving.
Burrows was reportedly moving to overtake a line of vehicles at around 80mph when the crash happened. He expressed his belief that other drivers were yielding to him during the maneuver.
A spokesperson from Greater Manchester Police stated, “Following a police pursuit, a road traffic collision occurred close to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport.” This highlights the dangers associated with high-speed chases.
A representative from Manchester Airport warned travelers about the closure, stating, “Please be aware: due to a road traffic collision, the upper forecourt of Terminal 2 is closed until further notice.” This disruption impacted many passengers during peak travel hours.
The incident underscores ongoing concerns about police chases and their consequences on public safety. Greater Manchester Police continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this event.
