The driver is believed to have suffered a medical episode behind the wheel before smashing into another car
Police at the scene of the incident on Wilmslow Road(Image: mcroutlaws)
A man has been left in a critical condition after a ‘medical episode’ behind the wheel caused a serious crash in Handforth on Tuesday (July 29).
Police and paramedics raced to the scene of the incident at around 2.15pm on Wilmslow Road, outside the Waggon and Horses pub. A large cordon was put in place across both sides of the road following the incident.
Greater Manchester Police said its believed that the driver of a Honda CR-V has suffered a medical episode at the wheel, before then crashing into a Range Rover Evoque.
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A man, aged in his 70s, has been rushed to hospital in a critical condition, where he remains. A scene is in place with investigations ongoing.
Pictures from the scene showed police tape stretching across the road at the junction with Stanley Road, with multiple police vehicles in attendance and Serious Collision investigators.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 2.15pm today (Tuesday 29 July 2025), we were called to reports of road traffic collision on Wilmslow Road in Handforth, Stockport.
It is believed that the driver of a Honda CR-V has suffered a medical episode at the wheel, before colliding with a Range Rover Evoque at low speed.
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“A man in his 70s has been taken to hospital and remains there in critical condition. No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.
“Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dash-cam footage to contact us.
“Anyone with information or footage should contact us on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 1853 of 29/07/2025. Details can be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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