Man charged over 3-year-old girl's death in crash involving tram and van in Manchester

A man has been charged after a three-year-old died in a crash in Manchester on Saturday.

The girl, who died following the incident involving a tram and a van, was named as Louisa 'Lulu' Palmisano, from Burnley.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said Rawal Rehman, 35, from Manchester, had been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

He will appear at Manchester Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday, the force added.

Police previously said emergency services responded to reports of a road traffic collision in Manchester city centre at around 10am on Saturday.

They said a van was in a collision with a tram, which forced the van on to a pavement where it collided with a pedestrian.

Lulu died after the collision in Mosley Street.

Her parents paid tribute to her, describing her as "the sweetest, kindest, and most generous little girl".

In a statement issued by police, they said: "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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