Manchester Airport passengers were warned to expect disruption amid the closure
Upper forecourt at Terminal 2(Image: Google Maps)
Early travellers at Manchester Airport faced disruption this morning after a police pursuit ended in a crash near Terminal 2. The upper forecourt drop-off zone was closed off for three hours following a crash earlier today (May 5).
Greater Manchester Police said the driver of a vehicle being pursued by officers was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision. In a post online at 2.30am this morning, a GMP spokesperson said: “Following a police pursuit, a road traffic collision occurred close to Terminal 2 at Manchester Airport.
“The driver of the vehicle has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. Due to the location of the collision, disruption is expected for airport passengers.”
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Passengers were warned to expect disruption heading to Terminal 2, which is now Manchester Airport’s main terminal for all departures except Ryanair. In a post on social media earlier this morning, a Manchester Airport spokesperson said: “Please be aware: due to a road traffic collision, the upper forecourt of Terminal 2 is closed until further notice.
“All drivers are being redirected to the lower forecourt. As a result, congestion on the site is expected and journeys are likely to take longer than normal. We apologise for any inconvenience.”
Manchester Airport confirmed the upper forecourt had reopened by 5.30am, after around three hours. A post online said: “The upper forecourt at Terminal 2 has reopened following the earlier road traffic collision. We thank people for their patience and apologise for any delays.”
Further details about the pursuit and the collision are yet to be confirmed. GMP has been approached for further details.