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Pedestrian hit by tram in Sheffield, police say

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Emergency services are at the scene in Sheffield following the collision earlier

A pedestrian has been hit by a tram in Sheffield, police have said.

Emergency services were called to Woodbourn Road shortly after 16:00 BST on Sunday.

South Yorkshire Police has not provided any details about the condition of the pedestrian.

At 20:30 BST, South Yorkshire Future Trams Ltd said services were back running again.

A spokesperson for the operator said: "Emergency services were quick to attend the scene, and we are working closely with South Yorkshire Police on what is now an ongoing investigation."

The BBC has contacted South Yorkshire Police for further information, including the condition of the pedestrian.

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