Metrolink disruption after after car crashes into tram

Passengers are facing major disruption to Metrolink services in Manchester this morning following a city centre crash. A car has hit a tram, transport bosses said.

The incident means services have been cancelled at some city centre Metrolink stops. A spokesperson for Manchester Metrolink tweeted: "Due to a road traffic collision in the city centre.

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"No services are operating between Market Street and St. Peter's Square. This affects multiple lines."

Emergency services and Transport for Greater Manchester have been approached for comment.

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This was the scene on Mosley Street following the crash.

Car hit a tram near museum mosley street pic.twitter.com/SQNDsiLI3D

TfGM says there are currently delays on the Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester Airport and MediaCityUK lines following the crash.

Services running through the city centre are also facing delays.

The car blocking the tracks has now been removed and services can now move through with delays. Thank you for your continued patience. https://t.co/0vzNvFWswN

No trams are stopping at Market Street and St Peter's Square.

Hi, yes, services are diverted to Victoria via Exchange Square.

Metrolink has confirmed the collision involves a tram.

Hi there, It is a road traffic collision. A car has collided with one of our trams in the city centre.

There is major disruption to Metrolink services in the city centre this morning following a crash.

Due to a road traffic collision in the city centre

No services are operating between Market Street and St. Peter's Square.

This affects multiple lines. For disruption information,