Man dies after being hit by tram in Wythenshawe

The 29-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 14th Jan 2023

A 29-year-old man has died after being struck by a tram in south Manchester.

Police were called to Poundwick Lane, Wythenshawe at around 8:25pm yesterday evening.

The driver of the tram stayed at the scene following the collision.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “At around 8:25pm last night (Friday 13 January 2023), officers were called to reports of a collision involving a tram and a pedestrian.

"Sadly when emergency services attended the scene, the 29-year-old male pedestrian had passed away.

"The driver remained at the scene to assist officers enquiries.”

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