Girl, 3, dies after a tram and van collide in Manchester

By Alice Padgett

A girl, age 3, dies after a tram and van collide in Manchester.

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The girl was taken to hospital but has died from her injuries, said Greater Manchester Police.

It is believed that the child was walking on Mosley Street when she was hit by the van as it rebounded from its crash with the tram.

She was not travelling with the van or on the tram, according to police.

Greater Manchester Police said: "A three-year-old girl was taken to hospital and has sadly passed away from her injuries.

"No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

The collision involved a Metrolink tram and a white Mercedes-Benz van earlier today.

The van reportedly mounted the pavement on Mosley Street.

All trams have been suspended through St Peter's Square in Machester city centre.

Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and two air ambulance crews attended the scene, according to a North West Ambulance spokesperson.

It comes as a Transport Greater Manchester Tansport (TfGM) spokesperson said: "All of our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We are supporting police with their investigation."

Manchester's Bee Network said on social media: "Due to a road traffic collision on Mosley Street in the city centre, no tram services are operating between St Peter's Square and Piccadilly Gardens."

The Greater Manchester Police said, on X, that they "envisage there will be a lengthy closure of surrounding streets near to St Peters Square".