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| Manchester city centre tram death causes delays | Manchester city centre tram death causes delays |
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| A man was killed when he was hit by a tram in Manchester city centre, police have said. | A man was killed when he was hit by a tram in Manchester city centre, police have said. |
| The man, who has yet to be identified, died when he was struck near Debenhams in Market Place at about 18:15 GMT. | |
| Fans trying to get home from Old Trafford after Manchester United's win over Swansea were advised to avoid the city centre after the incident. | Fans trying to get home from Old Trafford after Manchester United's win over Swansea were advised to avoid the city centre after the incident. |
| The tram network was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the scene and after there were long delays. | The tram network was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the scene and after there were long delays. |
| The rail network was working as normal so people were advised to use trains where possible. | The rail network was working as normal so people were advised to use trains where possible. |