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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Olivia Ireland

Ute collides with tram on Northbourne Avenue

A ute rolled after colliding with a tram on Northbourne Avenue. Picture: Scott Hannaford

A ute travelling on Northbourne Avenue collided with a tram on Thursday night, causing brief delays for northbound traffic.

At approximately 6.30pm the ute made impact with a tram in the Lyneham area, causing the vehicle to roll.

ACT Emergency Services Agency confirmed ambulance, police, fire rescue and transport authorities were on the scene.

Upon assessment, paramedics confirmed the occupant of the vehicle and passengers on the tram were not injured at the time and did not require hospitalisation.

One northbound lane was closed as authorities worked to make the area safe again.

Assessments were made on the tram and it was deemed suitable to continue travelling as it had no damage.

All lanes on Northbourne Avenue have now been opened again.

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