Police appeal for witnesses after fatal tram collision in Sheffield
Emergency services were called to Birley Lane at 6.20pm on Friday after reports that a tram had struck a man.
Last updated 8th Nov 2025
South Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision between a tram and a pedestrian in Sheffield.
Emergency services were called to Birley Lane at 6.20pm on Friday (7 November) after reports that a tram had struck a man. Officers attended the scene and implemented a road closure at the junction of Birley Moor Road, Sheffield Road and Moor Valley.
Tragically, the pedestrian—a man believed to be in his 50s or 60s—was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sergeant Brandon Brown said: “Enquiries are ongoing into the tragic collision on Friday night and we are now appealing for information. We're urging anyone who saw the pedestrian walking in the area prior to the collision to please get in touch with us.
“He is described as white, aged in his 50s or 60s, and was wearing a dark jacket with light trousers. We are also keen to speak to passengers who were on-board the tram at the time as many had left the scene before we arrived.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police via 101 or report online, quoting incident number 880 of 7 November.
The road closure has since been lifted, and officers continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.