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Paige Oldfield

Delays after car crashes into tram near Droylsden Metrolink stop

A crash involving a tram and a car caused delays on the Ashton line this morning.

The collision happened near the Droylsden Metrolink stop on Ashton Road just before 9am on Wednesday (February 2).

There have not been reports of any injuries.

The incident suspended services between Ashton and Droylsden, leading to minor delays.

Passengers were able to use their tickets on nearby bus services.

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The damaged tram was transported to the Queens Road depot and the area was cleared just before 10am, a spokesman for Metrolink said.

In a statement, Metrolink said: “At 8.53am this morning there was a collision involving a tram and a car on the approach to the Droylsden Metrolink stop. There were no reports of any injuries.

“Minor delays were reported as services between Ashton and Droylsden were temporarily suspended, and passengers were able to use their tickets on nearby bus services.

“By 9.35am the damaged tram was on its way to the Queens Road depot and the area was cleared by 9.47am.”

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