Tram derails in Milan, leaving two dead and dozens injured
The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.
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"The thing that is a little strange, you see, is that there is a stop here that was skipped, and so that adds another element to what happened."
— Giuseppe Sala , Politician
"The driver had apparently failed to switch the tracks to keep the tram going straight."
— Giuseppe Sala , Politician
"The driver had apparently failed to switch tracks to keep the tram going straight."
— Giuseppe Sala , Politician
"It doesn’t look like it was a technical issue, but was connected to the driver."
— Giuseppe Sala , Politician
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The crowded tram was travelling in the centre of Milan at rush hour when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.
A tram derailed in central Milan, Italy, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to over two dozen others. The incident occurred along Vittorio Veneto avenue, with the tram swerving off its intended path and crashing into a building. Authorities are investigating the cause, with human error suspected.
A tram derailed and crashed into a building in Milan, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries. The incident occurred on Line 9 along Vittorio Veneto avenue. Authorities are investigating the cause, with human error suspected, and the driver is being questioned.
A tram derailed in central Milan, resulting in one death and approximately 40 injuries, with one person in critical condition. The incident occurred on Vittorio Veneto Street, with the tram crashing into a shop window. Emergency services responded swiftly, and an investigation is underway.
A tram derailed and crashed into a building in Milan, resulting in two fatalities and 38 injuries. One of the victims was a passenger, and the other was a pedestrian struck by the tram. Emergency services responded promptly, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
A Line 9 tram derailed in Milan, resulting in at least one death and injuring 38 others. The incident occurred around 16:00 in Viale Vittorio Veneto, with the tram striking passers-by and a shop window. Emergency services responded promptly, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause.
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