Man injured after being hit by tram at Weaste

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries late on Monday 20th May after he was involved in a collision with a tram on the Manchester Metrolink network close to the stop at Weaste on the Eccles line. The incident was reported as happening at around 2310 with the emergency services closing the surrounding roads whilst it was dealt with. Metrolink services were suspended for the remainder of the evening with TfGM confirming they would be investigating the circumstances alongside Greater Manchester Police whilst also providing support to the driver.