Girl, 3, dies after van and tram collide in Manchester City Centre

A three-year-old girl has died following a serious collision between a tram and a van in Manchester City Centre.

According to local police, the incident took place earlier today when a tram collided with a white Mercedes-Benz van near the St Peter's Square stop on Mosley Street. The tram had been heading from Victoria towards Manchester Airport.

It's understood the girl had been walking nearby when the collision occurred.

"Emergency services are responding to reports of a collision involving a tram and a van in Manchester city centre," Greater Manchester Police said (via MEN).

"A three-year-old girl was taken to hospital and has sadly passed away from her injuries.

The incident occurred near St Peter's Square (Google Street View)

The statement added: "No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing."

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said that the collision occurred at 09.56am this morning.

"All of our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time," a spokesperson added (via BBC).

A statement from TfGM on X added that there will be a 'there will be a lengthy closure of surrounding streets' near the crash location.

A police cordon is currently in place, with TfGM confirming that all trams between St Peter's Square and Piccadilly Gardens are currently suspended.

The tram service is also reporting severe delays on all lines, tickets and passes are currently being accepted on buses through the city centre and on Northern Rail services from Ashton and Manchester Airport to the centre.

Further updates on public transport in the city can be found here.