Two treated for injuries after tram incident

The front of a red tram. The word 'Supertram' can also be seen underneath.Image source, Oli Constable/BBC
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Those hurt in Sheffield were taken to hospital via ambulance, Yorkshire Ambulance Service says.

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Two people were injured as a result of an incident involving a tram in Sheffield on Sunday, Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) has confirmed.

One person was hit by a tram on Woodbourn Road at about 16:00 BST on Sunday, according to YAS.

Another person was also hurt, YAS said, with both taken to hospital by ambulance.

Tram services in the area were disrupted following the incident, but later returned to normal.

A spokesperson for tram operator South Yorkshire Future Trams Ltd said affected services were running again by about 20:30 BST.

"Emergency services were quick to attend the scene, and we are working closely with South Yorkshire Police on what is now an ongoing investigation," they added.

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