A three-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck in a collision between a tram and a van in Manchester city centre, police have confirmed.
The fatal crash occurred on Mosley Street, near St Peter’s Square and the Manchester Art Gallery, a busy area known for its pedestrian and public transport traffic.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) reported that the child was a pedestrian at the time of the collision and was not travelling in either the tram or the van.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and the girl was transported to hospital with critical injuries. Despite medical efforts, she sadly died from her injuries.
GMP has launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash, but no arrests have been made at this stage.
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to assist with inquiries.
Authorities have warned of major travel disruptions, with road closures and tram cancellations in place for an extended period.
Commuters are advised to expect delays in the St Peter’s Square and Mosley Street areas as police continue their investigations.
Manchester’s Metrolink tram system, one of the largest in the UK, serves millions of passengers annually, operating across 99 stops.
The city centre, particularly near St Peter’s Square, sees high pedestrian traffic, raising concerns over road safety and the interaction between trams, vehicles, and pedestrians.
The tragic accident follows previous calls for improved tram and pedestrian safety measures in high-footfall areas.
Local authorities have been working on awareness campaigns and traffic management to reduce tram-related incidents, but this latest fatality has reignited concerns about pedestrian safety near tram lines.
