Emergency services were called to the Crossacres tram stop in Wythenshawe
A huge emergency services presence raced to the scene(Image: Ben Cooper)
A boy was left with potentially life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a tram in a horror collision in south Manchester on Tuesday (October 7).
A huge emergency response, including an air ambulance, was called to the incident at the Crossacres Metrolink stop on Brownley Road in Wythenshawe shortly after 3.30pm.
It followed reports of a tram striking a boy, whose age has not yet been confirmed. It’s understood he was later rescued from underneath the tram and rushed to hospital from the scene with serious, life-changing injuries that police said may also be life-threatening.
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A large cordon was put in place on Browley Road and also surrounding Crossacres Road and Poundswick Lane while police investigations were carried out.
An air ambulance, as well as paramedics, advanced clinicians, police and fire crews descended on the incident as the area was sealed off.
Tram services to Manchester Airport were cancelled for the majority of the evening, with the police cordon stretching over the tram lines in both directions. Officers were seen conducting enquiries at the scene late into Tuesday evening.
The tram stop remained cordoned off late into the evening(Image: Manchester Evening News)
Further details surrounding the incident have not yet been confirmed, but witnesses reported the incident occurred at the Metrolink stop.
A neighbour living on Brownley Road said: “I just heard all the sirens – the police, ambulance, helicopter that landed across the road. It was completely shocking, I only found out what happened later and it’s just horrible.”
Another local, a mum who said she learned of what happened after her son returned home from school, added: “It’s just so sad, I’m so sorry for the parents of that boy.”
The air ambulance landed nearby(Image: Submitted)
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A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said on Tuesday: “Emergency services are currently responding to reports of a serious incident on the tram network at Crossacres tram stop in Wythenshawe.”A boy was struck by a tram and has been taken to hospital with life-changing and potentially life-threatening injuries. Trams to Manchester Airport have been suspended whilst emergency service personnel conduct their enquiries.”
A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester added: “Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident involving a young person at the Crossacres tram stop on the Airport line.“We are supporting Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service in their response. Tram services between Roundthorn and the Airport are suspended, with services likely to be disrupted for several hours.“Road closures are also in place around the stop, at the junction of Crossacres Road, Poundswick Lane and Brownley Road, with bus services being diverted. Please check the TfGM website and social media channels for the latest information and travel advice.”