City tram derails after being hit by car

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said the crash caused some damage to power lines

Commuters in Nottingham are facing delays after a car crashed into a tram.

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Queens Walk in The Meadows at about 07:50 BST on Monday.

It said the car crashed into the tram and "caused it to derail, which damaged the power line".

Nottingham Express Transit, which operates the trams, said there was no service between Nottingham Station and Ruddington Lane, adding it was "working to resolve the issue" and advising users to check its website.

A lamp-post was also damaged in the crash

Nottinghamshire Police said the car's occupants "sustained minor injuries", adding the vehicle had been recovered from the scene.

The junction between Robin Hood Way and Queens Walk has been closed while police and other emergency services recover the tram.