Manchester tram-car crash injures elderly woman, suspends Metrolink
Manchester tram-car crash injures passenger, suspends Metrolink

An elderly passenger was injured after a tram and car collided in Greater Manchester, leading to the suspension of Metrolink services between Velopark and Ashton.

Collision on Lord Sheldon Way

Emergency services rushed to Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton-under-Lyne following reports of the collision at around 1.20pm on Saturday. Police, firefighters, paramedics and Metrolink staff attended the scene, where an elderly woman was treated by ambulance crews.

Disruption and Location

The crash caused major disruption to Metrolink services, with services suspended between Velopark and Ashton. The collision happened close to the Lord Sheldon Arms pub and Notcutts garden centre.

Further details are expected to follow as the situation develops.