Manchester police car chase: Five hurt, two critically, in crash
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The green Ford Focus and a taxi collided at the junction of Yew Tree Road and Mauldeth Road West
Two teenagers have been critically injured in a crash involving a car that was being pursued by police.
Greater Manchester Police said a "suspicious" vehicle failed to stop for officers close to the junction of Yew Tree Road and Mauldeth Road West in Fallowfield at about 03:45 BST.
Following a pursuit, the green Ford Focus and a taxi collided.
The force said a boy aged 17 had life-threatening injuries, while a 18-year-old man's life was not in danger.
A spokesman added that a passenger in the taxi was in a "serious" condition and the cab's driver suffered minor injuries.
He said a police officer also got glass in his eye.
Appealing for witnesses, he said the driver of the Focus had fled after the crash and his whereabouts "remain unknown".
No arrests have been made.
The spokesman added that the force had referred the crash to the Independent Office for Police Conduct in line with protocol and an investigation was under way.
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