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Manchester: Girl, 3, who died in crash involving van and tram named - as police arrest man

A three-year-old girl who died in a crash involving a tram and a van in Manchester has been named.

Louisa 'Lulu' Palmisano, from Burnley, died following the incident on Saturday. She was visiting the city with her parents at the time.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody, the force said, and the investigation is still live.

Lulu's parents said in a statement: "Louisa (Lulu) was the sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl.

"She was full of creativity and joy, and she absolutely loved going to nursery every day.

"Her absence has left a devastating void in our family - she was our only child, our whole world.

"We were simply enjoying a happy family day out in Manchester when this unimaginable tragedy struck. In an instant, our lives were shattered beyond repair.

"The pain of losing her is unbearable, and we miss her more than words can ever express."

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Emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision involving a tram and a van in Manchester city centre at around 10am on Saturday, GMP said in a statement on Monday.

The van collided with the tram, which forced the van on to a pavement where it collided with a pedestrian.

Lulu was taken to hospital and sadly passed away from her injuries, the force said.

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