Emergency services are treating a man following a collision with a tram in Nottingham City centre this evening (October 7).
The tram network is under severe delays, with no service between Royal Centre and Nottingham train station.
Nottinghamshire Police officers were called to the scene at around 8.45pm.
Two fire engines are on the scene as well as several police and ambulances.
A police cordon has been set-up around Victoria Street, obstructing access to residents, taxis and vehicles while officers attend the scene.
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Charlotte Allardice, Inspector at Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers are working to establish the circumstances of the incident while a man is treated at the scene for his injuries.
“The extent of his injuries are not yet known and it is expected that Victoria Street will remain closed for some time until the road is clear.”
One eyewitness claims an individual was hit by the tram shortly after it left the Old Market Square stop.
22:03 Update: Police remove cordon and allow residents back through Victoria Street
A man, believed to be in his 40s, has been taken to hospital.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to Nottinghamshire Police.
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
Nottinghamshire Police encourages witnesses to come forward
A spokeperson for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Victoria Street was closed while the man received treatment at the scene for his injuries. He was then transported to hospital.
āVictoria Street has been reopened and officers are conducting enquiries to establish the circumstances.
āAnyone who witnessed the incident or has any CCTV is encouraged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 755 of 7 October 2020.
āIād like to thank the public for their cooperation while emergency services worked to treat the man.”
“I saw him under the tram”, says NTU student who witnessed the incident
Reef Stevens, a Pharmacology student at NTU, 19, says he heard a ‘bang’ as he was passing by the scene of incident.
He added: “I was walking towards the Sainsbury’s, and I heard a bang, and then a few seconds later I heard a bunch of screaming.
“I spoke to a few of people, and some of them were crying and were very upset.
“Then the community support officers turned up, shortly after the ambulance turned up
“I saw him under the tram. I couldn’t see much detail because he was far away.”
By Matt Lee and Olimpia Zagnat
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