On a day marked by chaos and tragedy in Milan, a tram derailment resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries. The incident occurred when a tram lost control, veering off its tracks and ultimately colliding with a building.
Eyewitness Accounts
Passengers reported hearing a loud noise beneath the tram just moments before it derailed. Many described the experience as terrifying. A male eyewitness recounted, “I thought it was an earthquake. I was sitting down and I fell on the floor, along with the other passengers.”
Path of Destruction
- The tram first struck a traffic light.
- It then crashed through the window of a nearby restaurant.
- Several pedestrians and a delivery rider narrowly avoided injury.
“I got on at the first stop, [Piazza della] Repubblica,” shared a female passenger. “I was standing next to the driver, and they all crashed into me.”
Emergency Response
Emergency teams quickly established a tent at the scene to assist the injured. The chaotic scene drew attention from multiple news outlets. Anna, a 27-year-old who witnessed the incident from an office nearby, noted, “I heard an enormous bang. I saw a bit of the tram had gone into a shop.”
Investigation Underway
The cause of the derailment remains under investigation. Initial reports suggest the tram may have taken a sharp corner too quickly as it turned out of Viale Vittorio Veneto. Authorities are working to uncover the specifics surrounding the accident.
