Boy Dragged Under Tram in Wythenshawe Horror
A dreadful scene unfolded at 3.30pm today when a boy was hit and dragged beneath a Metrolink tram at Crossacres stop in Wythenshawe.
Witnesses raised the alarm as the youngster got trapped under the tram. Emergency crews raced to the scene, pulled him to safety, and rushed him to hospital.
Life-Threatening Injuries Spark Police Investigation
The boy, whose age remains unconfirmed, is now battling serious, possibly life-changing injuries. Police have sealed off the area as they launch a full investigation.
A manchester-police/" title="Greater Manchester Police News" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services are currently responding to reports of a serious incident on the tram network at Crossacres tram stop in Wythenshawe. Trams to Manchester Airport have been suspended whilst emergency enquiries are carried out.”
Locals Speak Out After Shocking Incident
Those nearby were left stunned. One witness said, “I just heard all the sirens – police, ambulance, even a helicopter landed nearby. It was completely shocking.”
Another local mother told the M.E.N, “It’s just so sad, I’m so sorry for the parents of that boy.”
Tram Service Suspended As probes Continue
The accident has halted tram services heading to Manchester Airport while emergency teams work on site.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as they piece together the shocking events at Crossacres.
- Location: Crossacres tram stop, Wythenshawe, Manchester
- Time: Around 3.30pm, 7 October 2025
- Casualty: Boy seriously injured and hospitalised
