The car was damaged in the crash
12:07, 17 Aug 2025Updated 12:09, 17 Aug 2025
A car crashed into a tram at Oldham Mumps(Image: Mcroutlaws)
A driver crashed in the side of a Metrolink tram in Oldham before fleeing the scene.
Emergency services were called out to Oldham Mumps tram stop, on Union Street, shortly after midnight this morning (August 17).
Police and firefighters raced out to the scene, where a black car was seen severely damaged and with airbags deployed following the collision.
No injuries were reported following the smash, emergency services told the Manchester Evening News.
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Greater Manchester Police confirmed it attended the crash and the driver had left the scene before officers arrived.
No arrests have been made so far. The car was recovered from the scene in the early hours of the morning.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “Just after 12am this morning (Sunday, August 17), three fire engines from Oldham Central, Heywood and Hollins fire station were called to reports of a car hitting a tram on Union Street, Oldham.
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“Crews arrived quickly at the scene. Firefighters worked to make the vehicle and tram safe. Firefighters were in attendance for around 30 minutes.”
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