A three-year-old girl, affectionately known as Lulu, tragically lost her life in a collision between a van and a tram in central Manchester on Saturday morning. The incident occurred on Mosley Street, and the man responsible, Rawal Rehman of Lambton Road, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, with his case set to be heard at the Manchester Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

Lulu’s parents, who were in the city for a family outing, shared a moving tribute to their daughter in a statement to the police. They described her as a creative, joyful, and kind child who loved attending nursery, and they lamented the profound void her loss has created in their lives. Their words paint a picture of deep heartbreak and a family shattered in an instant by a senseless and devastating tragedy.