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Tram derailment leaves two dead and dozens injured
#Milan tram derailment#Transportation accident#Human error#Emergency services#Public transport safety#Vittorio Veneto avenue#Milan mayor Beppe Sala
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Two people killed and 49 injured in Milan tram derailment
Driver allegedly failed to switch tracks properly, causing tram to swerve
Emergency services responded swiftly with dozens of vehicles
Milan public transport company cooperating with investigation
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A tram derailment in the center of Milan on Friday 27 February 2026 resulted in two deaths and 49 injuries when the vehicle suddenly swerved at a switch track instead of continuing straight along Vittorio Veneto avenue before crashing into a building. The Number 9 tram was involved in the incident, with video evidence showing it nearly flipping onto its side as it took the curve before crashing. Milan mayor Beppe Sala suggested human error was to blame, noting that the driver had apparently failed to switch tracks to keep the tram going straight. The mayor described the driver as an experienced employee who had only been on his shift for an hour but had skipped a stop before the crash. The driver was being treated for injuries at a hospital and would be questioned by authorities. Emergency services responded swiftly with dozens of ambulances, fire engines, and police cars. Crews escorted survivors away from the scene in thermal blankets. Mayor Sala confirmed that one passenger died on the tram and another on the street, while none of the other injured passengers were in life-threatening condition. ATM, Milan's public transport company, announced it was cooperating with prosecutors to establish the precise cause and dynamics of the incident. The accident occurred during Milan's fashion season and while the city was between hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
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Tram derailment leaves two dead and dozens injured Dozens of ambulances, fire engines and police cars responded to the crash, with crews escorting survivors away in thermal blankets. Friday 27 February 2026 21:26, UK 0:35 Share At least two dead in Milan tram crash Why you can trust Sky News Two people have been killed and 49 injured after a tram derailed in the centre of Milan, before slamming into a building. The Number 9 tram was supposed to have continued straight along the central Vittorio Veneto avenue, but it suddenly swerved at a switch track that is used by another tram line, according to a video of the crash broadcast by Sky TG24. The video shows the tram nearly flipping onto its side as it takes the curve before crashing. Milan mayor Beppe Sala suggested human error was to blame, saying the driver had apparently failed to switch tracks to keep the tram going straight. He described the driver as an experienced employee who had only been on his shift for an hour. However, he said the driver had skipped a stop before the crash and would be questioned from the hospital where he was being treated for his injuries. Emergency services said two people had been killed. Mr Sala said one passenger had died on the tram and one on the street. More on Italy British cousins charged with attempted murder over Venice Valentine's Day stabbing Italy's 'Lovers' Arch' collapses into the sea on Valentine's Day Armed gang posing as police blow up armoured vehicle in robbery attempt in Italy Related Topics: Italy Transport Be the first to get Breaking News Install the Sky News app for free He said none of the other injured were in a life-threatening condition. Dozens of ambulances, fire engines and police cars responded to the crash, with crews escorting passengers in thermal blankets away from the scene. Read more from Sky News: Pakistan says it is in 'open war' with Afghanistan UK issues travel warning as Middle East crisis worsens ATM, the Milan public transport company, said...
