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Man hit by tram in Sheffield dies in hospital | |
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A man has died in hospital days after he was hit by a tram in Sheffield. | A man has died in hospital days after he was hit by a tram in Sheffield. |
South Yorkshire Police said the 39-year-old man was struck on Wednesday, just before 22.30 BST near Convent Walk on West Street. | South Yorkshire Police said the 39-year-old man was struck on Wednesday, just before 22.30 BST near Convent Walk on West Street. |
Just before the collision the man was seen having an argument with two other men, police said. | Just before the collision the man was seen having an argument with two other men, police said. |
The tram was travelling out of the city centre past Piccolo's restaurant towards the University tram stop. | The tram was travelling out of the city centre past Piccolo's restaurant towards the University tram stop. |
The man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, but died in the early hours of Sunday. | The man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries, but died in the early hours of Sunday. |
His family is being supported by specially-trained officers. | |
Det Ch Insp Simon Palmer said police were trying to contact the two men the man was seen arguing with. | |
"I need to establish what happened in the moments before this incident occurred," he said. | "I need to establish what happened in the moments before this incident occurred," he said. |
Police are also examining CCTV. | Police are also examining CCTV. |
Anyone who was in the area at the time and might have information should contact police on 101. | Anyone who was in the area at the time and might have information should contact police on 101. |
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