A boy is facing "life-changing and potentially life-threatening injuries" after being struck by a tram on Tuesday afternoon. The incident, which happened at Brownley Road in Wythenshawe, near the Crossacres tram stop, prompted the intervention of police, paramedics and fire crews. 

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police confirmed that there had been a "serious incident" where a boy was hit by a tram and rushed to hospital." 

The Metrolink service to Manchester Airport has been suspended as work by the emergency service is being carried out. The Crossacres stop remains taped. Nearby road closures are in place on Brownley Road, Crossacres Road and Poundswick Lane.

Emergency services are currently responding to reports of a serious incident on the tram network at Crossacres tram stop in Wythenshawe," said a spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police.

"A boy was struck by a tram and has been taken to hospital with life-changing and potentially life-threatening injuries. Trams to Manchester Airport have been suspended whilst emergency service personnel conduct their enquiries."

Witnesses said the young boy was treated by paramedics after an air ambulance rushed to the scene. 

A spokesperson for Transport for Greater Manchester said: "Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident involving a young person at the Crossacres tram stop on the Airport line.

"We are supporting Greater Manchester Police and the North West Ambulance Service in their response. Tram services between Roundthorn and the Airport are suspended, with services likely to be disrupted for several hours.

"Road closures are also in place around the stop, at the junction of Crossacres Road, Poundswick Lane and Brownley Road, with bus services being diverted. Please check the TfGM website and social media channels for the latest information and travel advice."

According to Manchester Evening News, the North West Ambulance Service confirmed a patient has been seriously injured after being involved in a collision with a tram this afternoon. The 999 alert happened at around 3.37pm. The patient, understood to have been a young boy, was rushed to hospital from the scene.

Multiple resources were sent to the scene, including advanced clinicians, an air ambulance and operational commander. A large scene remains in place this evening with police and fire crews also in attendance.

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