Woman hit by tram while crossing tracks in Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Image source, Phil Champion/Geograph

Image caption, The woman was struck while crossing the tracks close to St Werburgh's Road Metrolink stop

A woman who was hit by a tram while crossing the tracks has suffered a "serious head injury", the ambulance service has said.

North West Ambulance Service said she was struck on a crossing near the St Werburgh's Road stop in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, at about 12:35 BST.

It said she was taken to hospital for treatment.

Tram services to East Didsbury and Manchester Airport have been disrupted with delays reported on both lines.

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