Bus and tram collide as emergency services rush to scene to treat passengers outside major UK city

Emergency services have rushed to treat passengers after a bus collided with a tram outside Nottingham.

Police officers, paramedics and firefighters attended the scene in Chilwell, Nottinghamshire, following the collision this morning.

The tram is severely damaged to its left side and front, while the bus's front is completely destroyed.

Firefighters from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire have been called to the scene.

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A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: "All passengers are safe. However, some are being treated on scene for minor injuries - thankfully none are life altering."

Nottingham City Trransport has also warned of severe delays on its Orange 36 service because of the collision.

A spokesman said : "We are unable to serve any stop on Inham Road or Field Lane.

"Buses arriving at Chilwell are normal route to Bramcote Lane, then continue Bramcote Lane, School Lane, left High Road to resume normal route from Cator Lane."

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