Woman and boy injured in Manchester tram collision
Emergency services rushed to south Manchester after a tram struck a woman and a teenage boy. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking incident.
Emergency services rushed to south Manchester after a tram struck a woman and a teenage boy. Follow for the latest updates on this breaking incident.
Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport is closed as police respond to a major incident. An air ambulance has landed at the scene. Follow for live updates.
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