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Man dies after being hit by car in Manchester city centre Man, 30, dies after being hit by car in Manchester city centre
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A man has died after he was hit by a car in Manchester city centre. A 30-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car in Manchester city centre.
The man suffered a serious head injury when he was struck by a Volkswagen Passat in Essex Street at about 04:30 GMT. He was taken to hospital, but later died.The man suffered a serious head injury when he was struck by a Volkswagen Passat in Essex Street at about 04:30 GMT. He was taken to hospital, but later died.
A 23-year-old man was breathalysed. He has been arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and dangerous driving.A 23-year-old man was breathalysed. He has been arrested on suspicion of driving with excess alcohol and dangerous driving.
He remains in police custody for questioning.He remains in police custody for questioning.
Sgt Mark Thomas said: "Sadly, the man lost his fight for life a short time after the collision.Sgt Mark Thomas said: "Sadly, the man lost his fight for life a short time after the collision.
"I would ask anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the collision to contact us as soon as possible.""I would ask anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the collision to contact us as soon as possible."