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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Ashlie Blakey

Severe delays on Metrolink as tram and taxi involved in crash near Manchester Central

There are severe delays on Metrolink tonight after a tram and taxi were involved in a crash in the city centre.

The incident happened on Windmill Street, near to the Manchester Central complex, on Monday evening.

An eyewitness at the scene said the black Volkswagen taxi looked 'hardly damaged' and nobody looked to be 'seriously hurt'.

But Metrolink tweeted at around 6.30pm to confirm there had been a road traffic collision, with 'severe' delays on the Bury line.

Passengers can use tickets on the 59, 135, 97, 98, 524, 41 and 42 bus services.

There are also severe delays on the Rochdale via Oldham line.

Transport bosses are advising customers to use tickets on the 58, 59, 81, 83, 181, 182 and 184 buses.

There are minor delays on Altrincham, City, East Didsbury, Eccles and Manchester Airport lines.

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