Officers appealing for witnesses following fatal road traffic collision in Manchester city centre

Emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving a tram and a van in Manchester city centre at around 10am this morning (Saturday 22 February 2025).

The van collided with the tram, which forced the van onto the pavement where it collided with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, a three-year-old girl, was taken to hospital and sadly passed away from her injuries.

No arrests have been made and a scene remains in place around the Mosley Street, Booth Street and Nicholas Street areas whilst officers conduct their investigation.

The driver of the van fled the scene and officers are following several lines of enquiry to locate him.

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.

“Alternatively, details can be shared on our LiveChat function on our website www.gmp.police.uk or via the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.”