Didsbury tram services halted after man hit by tram

Tram services in Didsbury were halted after a man was hit by a tram last night (June 17). The man was taken to hospital following the collision between East Didsbury and Didsbury Village.

Services between West Didsbury and East Didsbury were halted from around 9pm last night following the collision. Enquiries are currently ongoing.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “Police were called tonight (17 June 2022) to reports a man had been in collision with a tram between East Didsbury and Didsbury Village.

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“He was taken by ambulance to hospital. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Last night, a spokesperson for TFGM said: "Due to a police incident between East Didsbury and Didsbury Village, there is currently no service between West Didsbury and East Didsbury.

"Ticket acceptances are on Stagecoach services 23, 23A, 43 and 43A services. Passengers are advised to check the TfGM website and @MCRMetrolink Twitter feed for the latest updates."

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