Emergency services rushed to a street in West Didsbury on Tuesday afternoon following reports of an 'elderly' man and woman 'collapsing'. Fire crews, as well as police and paramedics from the North West Ambulance Service attended a terraced house on Orchard Street, off Burton Road, at 4pm.
It is understood that they were called to reports of an elderly couple collapsing at a property and responded to check on their welfare on Tuesday afternoon (April 5). Cadent Gas attended following concerns about the possible presence of carbon monoxide in the home, however engineers found no evidence of this at the scene.
After they were treated by paramedics at the scene, GMP confirmed that the man and woman, whose ages are not known, were helping with enquiries. Pictures from the scene show a large presence of police vehicles and ambulances, along with Cadent Gas, who were also at the scene assisting with enquiries at around 5.30pm
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "We were called shortly after 4.05pm to a report of concern for the welfare of a man and woman in an address on Orchard Street, Manchester. Emergency services have attended and enquiries - with the assistance of the man and woman - are ongoing."
They also confirmed that Cadent Gas were in attendance and part of the ongoing enquiries, but were on hand to offer support as a precautionary measure. Fire crews also attended the scene on Tuesday afternoon, but stood down shortly after as police and paramedics dealt with the incident.
A spokesperson for the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service said: "There was an incident on Orchard Street, just off Burton Road. Three fire engines from Moss Side, Withington and Wythenshawe attended a terraced house following reports that an elderly couple that had collapsed. We supported NWAS with casualty care but our response has been stepped down."
A Cadent spokesperson said: "We attended the property in Orchard Street as there was a concern about the possible presence of carbon monoxide. Our engineers checked and found no evidence of any - but still right call us if concerned.
"If you ever smell gas, suspect carbon monoxide or notice damage to any gas asset, ring the national gas emergency service on 0800 111 999 immediately."
