A man has been seriously injured after his leg became trapped between a tram and the platform, causing him to be dragged along the concourse.

The man is understood to have been running for the last Metrolink service leaving St Werburgh’s Road tram station, in Chorlton , on Wednesday evening and his leg became trapped between the tram and platform.

It is believed he was dragged along the platform when the tram began to move.

Emergency services were called to the scene in the early hours of Thursday morning.

He was taken to the Manchester Royal Infirmary suffering from serious leg injuries.

Police and transport bosses are investigating.

Shocked witnesses have posted messages on social media websites.

One Twitter user posted: “Can’t believe what happened at St Werburgh’s Road stop.

“The met literally pulled his leg off @MCRMetrolink.”

Another witness said she saw the man being dragged along the platform while they waited for a tram.

The M.E.N. has contacted Greater Manchester Police for a comment.

A TfGM spokesperson said: “Transport for Greater Manchester and the Metrolink operator, MRDL, is supporting ongoing investigations into an incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning at St Werburgh's Road Metrolink stop.

“At about 12.15am, a man suffered a serious injury when his leg became trapped between a tram and the platform.

“Police, medics and Metrolink staff attended and an investigation is underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”