direct to your inboxThere has been a major response from emergency services this morning following a 'serious' crash involving a Metrolink tram and a van.The collision happened near the Ashton West tram stop at around 7.30 this morning.Pictures from the scene show police, fire and ambulance crews in attendance.A white van has suffered extensive damage after colliding with a tram travelling down Lord Sheldon Way.In a statement, Transport for Greater Manchester described the incident as a 'serious collision' but said the extent of the van driver's injuries are not yet known.It is not thought any passengers were hurt.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "Officers were called around 7.30am this morning to Lord Sheldon Way,.
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