The driver of a van involved in the collision in the City Centre with a tram in which a three year old girl was killed fled the scene police have confirmed
The van collided with the tram on Mosley Street earlier this morning which forced the van onto the pavement where it collided with the three year old
She was taken to hospital and sadly passed away from her injuries.
Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker said: “Firstly, I would like to send my condolences to the family of the victim. This is a tragic incident where a young girl has sadly lost her life despite the responding officer’s best attempts to save her.
“Our investigation is ongoing and we are investigating a number of lines of enquiry. This is being treated as an isolated incident with no wider threat to the community.
“I thank the public for their patience with the disruption this incident has caused in the city centre and our officers will remain on patrol into the evening. If you have any concerns please speak to our officers and raise them as they are here to help and assist.
“We understand the effect an incident such as this will have had on any witnesses and our thoughts are with everyone concerned.
“We are appealing to any witnesses and anyone who may have seen the van driver leave his vehicle to get in touch with us. Please contact police on 0161 856 4741 quoting the log number 1086 of 22/02/25.
