Girl, 3, killed in crash between tram and van

A 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 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.

Roads are closed and public transport services have been cancelled following the collision in Mosley Street, close to the Manchester Art Gallery.

No tram services are operating between St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly Gardens, the Bee Network 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”.