Police are searching for a van driver after a little girl, 3, died in an accident involving a van and a tram in Manchester city centre.
Gatekeepers News reports that Greater Manchester Police (GMP) revealed that the girl was taken to a hospital, but she tragically lost her life due to her injuries.
According to the police; the accident occurred when the van collided with the tram and was forced into the pavement where the girl was.
Assistant Chief Constable Stephanie Parker noted that they’ve been following several leads to locate the van driver since he fled the scene in Mosley Street.
GMP said the crash was seen as an isolated incident with no further threat to the community.
“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 inquiry.”
North West Ambulance Service said two air ambulance crews had attended the scene at 09:58 GMT.
A spokesperson said, “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the little girl who sadly passed away.”
“We attended the scene, responding with two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, two air ambulance crews and several senior clinicians.”
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has also expressed its support to the police with the investigation.
A spokesperson said, “All of our thoughts are with her family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time.”
Roads are closed and public transport services have been cancelled following the incident near Manchester Art Gallery.
