BBC News, Manchester
GMPA three-year-old girl has been killed in a crash between a van and a tram, police have said.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the girl was taken to hospital following the crash on Mosley Street in Manchester city centre where she died from her injuries.
The force confirmed the child was a pedestrian and was not travelling in either the tram or van.
No arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing, GMP have said.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said it was supporting the police with the investigation following the incident which they said occurred at about 09:56 GMT.
“All of our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time,” a TfGM spokesperson said.
Roads are closed and public transport services have been cancelled following the collision, which occurred close to the Manchester Art Gallery.
‘Lengthy closure’
No tram services are operating between St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly Gardens, TfGM has said.
The network is also experiencing severe delays on most lines.
Tickets and passes are being accepted on local bus services and Northern Rail services from Ashton and Manchester Airport to the city centre.
The force advised commuters there would be “a lengthy closure of surrounding streets near to St Peter’s Square”.
