Funny it’s on the Illawarra Mercury site, but there ya go :
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> https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8357312/trams-back-on-track-after-crash-causes-traffic-delays/ https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/8357312/trams-back-on-track-after-crash-causes-traffic-delays/
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> Trams back on track after crash causes traffic delays
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> Two trams have collided at the intersection of Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street in Melbourne. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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> Two crashed trams have been cleared from a busy Melbourne intersection after hours of traffic headaches for commuters.
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> Emergency services were called to the incident at Victoria Parade and Nicholson Street in East Melbourne about 10am on Wednesday.
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> Trams on routes 86, 96 and 30 were diverted along La Trobe Street for almost four hours while all west and southbound traffic lanes were closed.
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> Victoria's Department of Transport confirmed the intersection was reopened about 2pm after the trams were cleared.
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> Trams and buses were back on their normal routes, while traffic delays have eased along Nicholson Street, Brunswick Street and Victoria Parade.
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> "The Department of Transport and Planning thanks motorists and passengers for their patience as crews worked to clear the incident," a spokesperson said in a statement.
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> Paramedics were called to the scene but did not treat or transport any patients, Ambulance Victoria confirmed.
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> Yarra Trams will investigate what caused the two trams to collide.
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> "Safety is our number one priority at all times and an investigation will be completed to determine the events leading up to the collision," a spokeswoman said.
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> "We apologise to our passengers for the delays caused by this incident."
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> Australian Associated Press