Two people were found dead in neighboring apartments in South Manchester tonight.
Greater Manchester police say they were called to Princess Road at around 4.20pm on Saturday for reports of a dead woman. They arrived and found that the woman had died.
But while they were at the address, police said they were contacted at 7:10 p.m. because of concerns about the well-being of a man in a neighboring apartment. Unfortunately, a dead man was found inside.
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The investigation is ongoing, but GMP says there is no risk to the wider community at this stage. Fire crews were also on the scene following a gas leak and had to evacuate nearby shops.
A GMP spokesman said: “NWAS contacted us at around 4.20pm today (April 23, 2022) regarding a deceased woman at Princess Road, Manchester.
Emergency services on site
“The employees were present and while they were at the address, they were additionally connected at 7.10 pm in connection with concerns about the well-being in a neighboring apartment. NWAS first visited the address and, unfortunately, found a dead man inside.
“Investigations into both deaths are ongoing and are ongoing. GMFRS was present to check for gas leaks, and nearby stores were evacuated as a precaution to ensure public safety.
“At this stage, there is no risk to the wider community and the investigation is at a very early stage.
Two people were found dead on Princess Road
Photos from the scene show the presence of police and a fire on Princess Road, near the intersection with Bowes Street.
A GMFRS spokesman said: “At 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, 2022, fire engines from the Wington and Salford fire stations witnessed an alleged gas leak in an apartment on Princess Road, Manchester.
“Firefighters used gas detectors to check the affected and neighboring properties and supported colleagues from the Greater Manchester Police and the Northwest Ambulance. The crews remain present. “
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