Metrolink tram collides with car in Greater Manchester
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 16:57 · Archive
An elderly woman was injured when a Metrolink tram collided with a car in Ashton-under-Lyne.
An elderly woman was injured when a Metrolink tram collided with a car on Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton-under-Lyne at around 1.20pm on Saturday. The crash occurred near the Lord Sheldon Arms pub and Notcutts garden centre. Emergency services including police, firefighters, paramedics and Metrolink staff attended the scene.
The collision caused major disruption to Metrolink services. Trams between Velopark and Ashton were suspended, affecting passengers including Manchester City supporters travelling to a 3pm Premier League match against Ipswich Town. According to the Bee Network, ticket acceptance was placed on multiple bus services as alternative transport.
A witness described chaotic scenes, saying the tram blocked the entire entrance to the area with no other exit route, creating potential fire safety issues. The woman was treated at the scene by ambulance crews. Greater Manchester Police confirmed that a report of a traffic offence had been made. Services on the Ashton line later resumed, though passengers were warned of delays.
How it is being reported
- Metrolink Tram and car collide in Manchester crash with one injured and services suspendedEmergency services rushed to the scene in Ashton-under-Lyne as the collision caused major disruption to Metrolink services.Daily Express · 17 Oct, 16:37
- Metrolink tram crash in Greater Manchester sees one injured and services suspendedThe Metrolink tram collided with the tram outside a garden centre. Trams between Velopark and Ashton are currently suspended due to the accidentThe Mirror · 17 Oct, 16:35
In this story: Greater Manchester · Ashton-under-Lyne · Metrolink · Greater Manchester Police · Notcutts · Manchester City
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