Nottingham tram derails after being hit by car
Nottinghamshire Police said the car's occupants "sustained minor injuries", adding the vehicle had been recovered from the scene.The junction between Robin Hood Way and Queens Walk has been closed while police and other emergency services recover the tram.
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