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A fallen tree forced Metrolink passengers to leave a tram and walk for 30 minutes along the tracks – in torrential rain and lightning.
The incident happened when thunderstorms hit Greater Manchester following an intense heatwave spell on Thursday (July 22).
The extreme weather led to a tree falling on the Bury line between Prestwich and Heaton Park at around 7.40pm.
Several passengers were on a tram when it
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