LIVE: Metrolink lines blocked after car ploughs into tram in Wythenshawe - latest updates

Tram services have been disrupted following a crash between a tram and a car.

The incident happened in Hollyhedge Road, Wythenshawe, this afternoon. Greater Manchester Police said officers had responded to reports of a collision between 'a tram and a vehicle'.

Metrolink trams have been suspended between Manchester Airport and Sale Water Park as a result of the incident. The disruption is expected to last until the end of the day, the Bee Network said.

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In a statement on its website, it added: "Due to a collision between a tram and car there are no trams operating between Manchester Airport and Sale Water Park. For bus services to finish your journey please get off at Barlow Moor Road.

"Tickets and passes can be used on the 11, 43, 101, 103 and 368 bus services. Simply show the driver your Metrolink ticket or pass when boarding.

"Northern Rail are also accepting tickets and passes between Manchester Airport and the City Centre. The disruption is expected to be in place until the end of the day, with ticket acceptance remaining in place until the situation is resolved.

"In addition to public transport, there are several destinations on this line that can be easily reached by walking."

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Hollyhedge Road, in Wythenshawe, is currently blocked in both directions near to the scene of the crash, which is between Greenbrow Road and Greenwood Road, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.

We've been sent the following images from the scene this afternoon.

Firefighters rescued a man from the car following the crash, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service