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Tram Derails in Central Milan, Crashes Into Building With One Reported Dead

Authorities are examining speed as a possible cause.

Overview

  • The line 9 tram left the tracks around 4 p.m. on Viale Vittorio Veneto in the Porta Venezia area and struck a building.
  • At least three people were transported by ambulance and about ten sustained minor injuries at the scene, with one fatality reported by local media and totals still unconfirmed.
  • Firefighters dispatched five vehicles and 25 personnel to the site, where at least one person was reported trapped under the tram.
  • Investigators are evaluating whether excessive speed led to the derailment, with questions about any sudden braking or evasive maneuver involving pedestrians.
  • The vehicle is a recently introduced Tramlink bidirectional model that entered service in Milan only weeks ago.