A 3-year-old girl died after a van hit her in Manchester. The driver fled and police seek information.
Police say the van hit the tram, pushing it onto the sidewalk. Sadly, it then hit a three-year-old girl there.
The girl was taken to the hospital, but her injuries were too severe, and she died. Police are looking for the van’s driver, who ran away from the crash. No one has been arrested yet.
A police chief sends condolences to the girl’s family, calling it a tragic event. Officers tried hard to save her. The police are investigating many possibilities but say it was an isolated event and poses no wider threat.
Police thank people for their patience with traffic delays. Officers will remain on duty tonight. People can talk to them if they have worries. Police know this hurts witnesses badly and feel for everyone involved.
Police want witnesses to speak up, especially anyone who saw the driver flee. You can call them at 0161 856 4741, using log 1086. People can give tips to Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
Police are still working at the scene around Mosley, Booth, and Nicholas Streets. Ambulances went to Mosley Street at 9:58 AM, sending many vehicles because of the accident’s severity.
Tram services are paused between St Peter’s Square and Piccadilly Gardens due to the Mosley Street crash, according to Bee Network.