A dramatic video shows a car drowning in flames shortly after it was involved in an accident and its occupants fled.
The car is believed to have been engaged in a chase with another vehicle through south Manchester before colliding on a suburban street in Burnage just before 2am.
A police investigation is ongoing.
The crash occurred on Monday just before 1:50 a.m. on Asquith Road near the Western Circle.
Firefighters were called and found one of the vehicles that had fallen into flames.
The occupants of both cars had fled the scene.
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Firefighters fought the intense fire with respiratory protection and stayed at the scene for about an hour.
There are no reports of injuries.
A Greater Manchester Police Department spokeswoman appealed to anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
“The inquiries are ongoing,” she said.
A spokesman for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: “On Monday, March 29th at 1:53 am, firefighters were called in to report a road collision with two vehicles on Asquith Road, Manchester.
The car is on fire on Asquith Road
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“A Withington fire engine was there quickly. Upon arrival, firefighters found that one vehicle was in good condition.
“Firefighters put out the fire with a breathing apparatus and hose reel. Firefighters were there for about an hour.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 0161 856 6063, quoting Protocol 176 of 03/29/21. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
