Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 21st October 2024, at 13:50hrs
Police believe the man may of collapsed or fallen onto the tracks which resulted in him being struck by a tram
Police have launched an appeal following the death of a man in Salford who was struck by a tram on Sunday night.
In a statement released this afternoon, Greater Manchester Police said:
“Officers are appealing for information following the death of a man on tram lines in Salford Quays last night (Sunday 20 October).
At around 10.25pm, officers were called to reports of a man on the tram lines close to the Harbour City Metrolink tram stop. Sadly, the man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is believed that the man may have collapsed or fallen onto the tracks, following which he was sadly hit by a tram.
No arrests have been made and an investigation is currently ongoing.
Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone with information to please come forward. This includes any relevant CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, gmp.police.uk, or 0161 856 4741, quoting log 3270 of 20/10/24.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
Officers are appealing for information following the death of a man on tram lines in Salford Quays last night (Sunday 20 October).
At around 10.25pm, officers were called to reports of a man on the tram lines close to the Harbour City Metrolink tram stop. Sadly, the man, aged in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
It is believed that the man may have collapsed or fallen onto the tracks, following which he was sadly hit by a tram.
No arrests have been made and an investigation is currently ongoing.
Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are now appealing for anyone with information to please come forward. This includes any relevant CCTV footage from the surrounding areas.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101, gmp.police.uk, or 0161 856 4741, quoting log 3270 of 20/10/24.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111
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