A tragic accident in Manchester city centre has claimed the life of a three-year-old girl following a collision involving a tram and a van.
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday afternoon after the incident occurred at a busy intersection. The young girl was taken to hospital in critical condition but sadly succumbed to her injuries, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed today.
In a statement, GMP said: “We can confirm that a three-year-old girl has tragically died following a collision between a tram and a van in Manchester city centre. No arrests have been made, and inquiries are ongoing.”
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Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are working to piece together the circumstances surrounding the incident. No details have yet been released regarding the cause of the collision or whether the girl was a pedestrian, a passenger, or involved in another capacity.
GMP has appealed for witnesses and any dashcam or CCTV footage that could aid the investigation.
