Driver hospitalized after Salford railway crash disrupts services

A serious car crash occurred in Salford when a BMW struck a roundabout, became airborne, and landed on railway tracks, causing significant disruptions to services between Liverpool and Manchester. The incident took place around 2:00 AM, resulting in the driver, a man in his 30s, sustaining serious but not life-threatening injuries and being arrested on suspicion of drink driving. Following the crash, rail services were halted, affecting numerous commuters and football fans heading to a match at Old Trafford. The vehicle was removed from the tracks by midday, but repairs to overhead power lines delayed reopening until late evening. Authorities reported the crash caused considerable damage to railway infrastructure. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.