Collision between tram and car on Drake Street suspends Metrolink services

Date published: 21 November 2017


A collision between a tram and a silver Audi A3 on Drake Street, Rochdale partially suspended Metrolink services on Tuesday afternoon (21 November).

Police were called to the collision shortly after 1.40pm. The tram was moved on at 2.12pm and services temporarily ran between Manchester Victoria and Rochdale Railway Station.

No injuries have been reported and services resumed running to the town centre at 2.29pm.

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