Tram and car collision in Ashton-under-Lyne injures elderly woman, halts Metrolink service

At about 1:15 pm on Lord Sheldon Way in Ashton-under-Lyne, a Metrolink tram struck a Volkswagen close to the Lord Sheldon Arms pub and Notcutts garden centre, prompting a large emergency response that included police, fire crews, paramedics and Metrolink staff. An elderly woman received ambulance treatment at the scene. The incident led to the immediate suspension of tram operations between Velopark and Ashton, creating congestion on the nearby M60 motorway near junction 23.

The Bee Network advised passengers to use designated bus services and suggested fans parked at Ashton West or Ashton Moss Park & Ride board the 216 bus to reach the Etihad Stadium for Manchester City’s match against Ipswich Town. Firefighters continued to work with Metrolink staff to clear the site, and a traffic offence report was filed. Services later resumed with delays, while ticket acceptance on certain bus routes remained in effect until 3 pm.