Boy, 11, 'fell between tram and platform' as it started pull out of Crossacres

An 11-year-old boy "fell between a tram and platform" in a horrific incident that left him with "life-changing injuries" in south Manchester.

Emergency services rushed to the Crossacres Metrolink stop on Brownley Road, Wythenshawe, at about 3.40pm on Tuesday after reports of the incident. The victim is believed to have fallen "between the tram and the platform" before the vehicle left the stop.

"The child sustained a serious injury and remains in hospital in a stable condition," Greater Manchester Police said in an update. The boy's exact condition remains unclear, but he has been described as having "life-changing injuries".

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In the update, Greater Manchester Police said: "It has been established that an 11-year-old boy had been struck by a tram as it started to move off from the stop at Crossacres. The child sustained a serious injury and remains in hospital in a stable condition. Investigations are ongoing."

A huge emergency response was launched, with an air ambulance, police, firefighters and paramedics at the scene, according to Manchester Evening News. A cordon was put in place on Browley Road and around Crossacres Road and Poundswick Lane as officers investigated.

Tram services to Manchester Airport were suspended for most of the evening as police worked at the site, with the cordon stretching across the tracks in both directions. Police are said to have remained at the scene late into the night.

The force is now appealing for witnesses - including anyone with dashcam or mobile footage - to come forward. In their statement, police said: "Our south Manchester district are keen to speak to anyone who may have any footage, including dashcam, mobile phone footage that may help our enquiries.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact us on 0161 856 6051 or 101, quoting log 2229 of 07/10/2025. Information can also be shared using our 'report' tool or LiveChat function on our website: www.gmp.police.uk.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity - Crimestoppers - anonymously on 0800 555 111."