Four injured as tram and car collide in Manchester
Crash closed part of tram line ahead of City game
Your support helps us to tell the story
As your White House correspondent, I ask the tough questions and seek the answers that matter.
Your support enables me to be in the room, pressing for transparency and accountability. Without your contributions, we wouldn't have the resources to challenge those in power.
Your donation makes it possible for us to keep doing this important work, keeping you informed every step of the way to the November election
Andrew Feinberg
White House Correspondent
Four people have been taken to hospital after a tram collided with a Mercedes Benz in Manchester.
The crash took place on Ashton New Road, by Velopark tram stop just west of the Etihad Stadium, at around 6pm on Wednesday.
Two fire engines were sent to the scene and rescued four people from the Mercedes, who were assessed by paramedics before being sent to hospital.
The incident took place as Manchester City prepared to kick off at their home ground against Seville in a Champions League football match.
Services halted between Velopark and neighbouring Clayton East station after the crash. But post-match trams on the line all the way east from the Etihad to Ashton-Under-Lyne were cancelled.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) told Manchester Evening News: “Earlier this evening, just before 6pm, two fire engines from Philips Park and Gorton fire stations were called to a road traffic collision on Ashton New Road, Manchester, involving a car and a tram.
“The Technical Response Unit from Leigh also attended the scene.
“Four people were extricated from the vehicle and were assessed by a fire service trauma technician and paramedics from North West Ambulance Service before being conveyed to hospital.
“Firefighters worked alongside colleagues from Greater Manchester Police to make the area safe and departed after just over an hour at the scene.”
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments