Appeal after man dies in Supertram collision

The man was hit at Birley Lane tram stop in Sheffield

A man has died after being struck by a tram, police have said.

Officers were called to Birley Lane tram stop in Sheffield at 18:20 GMT on Friday to reports of a man in his 50s or 60s colliding with the Supertram vehicle.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, South Yorkshire Police confirmed.

A force spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing into the tragic collision on Friday night and we are urging anyone who saw the pedestrian walking in the area prior to the collision to please get in touch with us."

The man has also been described as being white and wearing a dark jacket with light trousers.

A road closure was implemented at the junction of Birley Moor Road, Sheffield Road and Moor Valley, but has since been lifted.

Sgt Brandon Brown, from South Yorkshire Police, added: "We are also keen to speak to passengers who were on board the tram at the time as many had left the scene before we arrived."

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