Coronation Street star Trevor Georges hailed as a hero after rescuing homeless man hit by a tram

CORONATION Street’s Trevor Michael Georges has been hailed as a hero after rushing to the rescue of a homeless man dragged under a tram.

The actor, who plays Ed Bailey in the soap, raced over to help in the wake of the nightmare accident while shopping in Manchester.

Trevor Michael Georges found a homeless guy out cold after a tram accidentCredit: MCPIX Ltd 07778 526193

He said he stayed with the man, who had been knocked out cold, until paramedics got to the scene – and gave him a load of cigarettes to cheer him up.

Trevor tweeted this afternoon: “Went shopping in Manchester only to see a homeless guy dragged under a tram.

“Gave him a fag and stayed with him till the ambulance came. Stay safe people please!”

Co-star Georgia Taylor, 41, wrote: “Oh god love that’s awful! Hope he’s going to be ok. Glad you were there to help. Traumatic for you to see that too xxx.”

The tram nightmare unfolded in Manchester's city centre this afternoon — The tram nightmare unfolded in Manchester’s city centre this afternoonCredit: Getty – Contributor

Trevor replied: “He was banged up but on his feet (eventually, out cold to begin with). Could have been MUCH worse. X.”

He added: “He’s in the ambulance (with a packet of fags from me). Stay safe Atius. I hope your day gets better.

“Shout out to the tram driver too. Wasn’t his fault but the poor guy was really shaken.”

Trevor was called a hero for helping out with one fan writing: “Oh my goodness. That’s awful. I hope he’s ok & you too. You’re wonderful looking after him like that. Stay safe.”