Investigation into a serious injury to a child at Crossacres tram stop, Manchester, 7 October 2025.
At around 15:37 on 7 October 2025, an 11-year-old child became trapped between the platform and a departing tram at Crossacres tram stop, on the Manchester Metrolink. The child was then dragged along the platform for around 15 to 20 metres, suffering life-changing injuries as a result.
Our investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events which led to the accident. It will also consider:
- the actions of those involved and anything which may have influenced them
- the arrangements in place to manage and control the risks associated with dispatching trams from tram stops
- the arrangements in place to manage and control the risks associated with running two trams coupled together
- the management of the staff involved, including their training and competence
- any relevant underlying factors.
Our investigation is independent of any investigation by the tramway industry or by the industry's regulator, the Office of Rail and Road .
We will publish our findings, including any recommendations to improve safety, at the conclusion of our investigation. This report will be available on our website.
