Manchester: 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.

The force advised commuters there would be “a lengthy closure of surrounding streets near to St Peter’s Square”.