Man dies after falling on to tram tracks near Salford Quays

It's believed he collapsed before being hit by a tram

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 21st Oct 2024

A man has died after being hit by a tram after he fell on to the tracks in Salford Quays last night (Sunday 20 October).

At around 10.25pm, officers were called to reports of a man on the tram lines close to the Harbour City Metrolink tram stop.

Sadly, the man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is believed he may have collapsed or fallen onto the tracks, following which he was sadly hit by a tram.

No arrests have been made and an investigation is currently ongoing.

Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone with information to please come forward. This includes any relevant CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, gmp.police.uk, or 0161 856 4741, quoting log 3270 of 20/10/24.

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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