A man is fighting for his life after his car careered off the A34 and flipped over in a horror crash near Cheadle on Monday night (May 26). Police, fire crews and paramedics raced to the scene on Kingsway at around 9.50pm, and closed off the major route between the Cheadle Royal roundabout and Gatley Road. The road remained cordoned off overnight with officers remaining at the scene on Tuesday (May 27). Officers were diverting traffic from the scene and a section of the road was taped off. Greater Manchester Police said a white VW Golf R estate, which was travelling north on the A34 in Gatley, then bundled off the carriageway and rolled before landing on its side. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE The driver - a 24-year-old man and the only person inside the vehicle, was rescued and rushed to hospital from the scene. He suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious and life-threatening condition, police said. Witnesses also said an air ambulance was scrambled and landed close by to the scene following the major crash. GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. A force spokesperson added: "They are also keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage from the area in the moments leading up to the collision, it is a busy road and there may have been people driving past that could have seen something that may help our enquiries." A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: "Just before 10pm last night (Monday, May 26), firefighters were called to reports of a crash on Kingsway in Cheadle. "Two fire engines from Wythenshawe and Cheadle fire stations, along with the enhanced rescue unit from Leigh fire station quickly arrived at the scene, involving one vehicle which had crashed in the road. "One male casualty was extricated from the vehicle by firefighters and transferred to the care of the North West Ambulance Service and taken to hospital. Crews were at the scene for around 45 minutes." Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number of 3306 of 26/05/25. Information can also be shared using the 'report' tool or LiveChat function at: www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable , highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street . If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@men-news.co.uk or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.