Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, died after the collision on Mosley Street (Image: Greater Manchester Police)
A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a three-year-old girl was between a van and a tram in Manchester at the weekend.
Rawal Rehman, 35, of Lambton Road, , will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court later on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said.
Louisa Palmisano, known as Lulu, died after the collision on Mosley Street in the city centre on Saturday morning.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the van collided with the tram at 9:56am, forcing the vehicle onto the pavement, where it collided with a pedestrian.
The driver fled the scene but confirmed that they had arrested a 36-year-old man on Monday.
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The three-year-old was killed on Mosley Street in Manchester (Image: Gary Roberts Photography/REX/Shutterstock)
Lulu’s parents, who live in Burnley and were visiting Manchester for the weekend, described her as “the sweetest, kindest and most generous little girl”.
“She was full of creativity and joy, and she absolutely loved going to nursery every day,” a statement released by GMP read.
“Her absence has left a devastating void in our family – she was our only child, our whole world.”
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“We were simply enjoying a happy family day out in Manchester when this unimaginable tragedy struck,” the heartbroken parents added.
“In an instant, our lives were shattered beyond repair.
“The pain of losing her is unbearable, and we miss her more than words can ever express.”