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| Croydon tram: Seven dead and 50 injured after derailment | Croydon tram: Seven dead and 50 injured after derailment |
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| Seven people have died and dozens more have been injured after a tram overturned in London. | Seven people have died and dozens more have been injured after a tram overturned in London. |
| People were trapped inside and more than 50 were taken to hospital after the derailment in Croydon just after 06:00 GMT. | People were trapped inside and more than 50 were taken to hospital after the derailment in Croydon just after 06:00 GMT. |
| The tram driver, 42, from Beckenham, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. | The tram driver, 42, from Beckenham, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. |
| British Transport Police said they were investigating whether he fell asleep. | British Transport Police said they were investigating whether he fell asleep. |
| The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the tram was travelling at a "significantly higher speed than is permitted". | The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the tram was travelling at a "significantly higher speed than is permitted". |
| The police have set up a number - 0800 0560154 - for friends and family to call for information. | The police have set up a number - 0800 0560154 - for friends and family to call for information. |
| Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock said: "We can confirm that at least seven people have lost their lives as a result of this incident. | |
| "Our officers will continue to work tirelessly throughout the evening to formally identify them and provide care and support for their families." | "Our officers will continue to work tirelessly throughout the evening to formally identify them and provide care and support for their families." |
| Live updates on Croydon tram crash | Live updates on Croydon tram crash |
| London Ambulance Service said eight people have serious or life-threatening injuries, while a total of 51 had been taken to two hospitals. | London Ambulance Service said eight people have serious or life-threatening injuries, while a total of 51 had been taken to two hospitals. |
| Robin Smith, Assistant Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, said they were investigating whether the driver fell asleep, alongside "a number of factors". | Robin Smith, Assistant Chief Constable of the British Transport Police, said they were investigating whether the driver fell asleep, alongside "a number of factors". |
| The RAIB said the Wimbledon-bound tram derailed as it was negotiating a "sharp, left-hand curve" which has a speed limit of 12 mph. | The RAIB said the Wimbledon-bound tram derailed as it was negotiating a "sharp, left-hand curve" which has a speed limit of 12 mph. |
| Trams are not fitted with any safety protection systems that apply the brakes automatically if they are going too fast, according to the Office of Rail and Road. | Trams are not fitted with any safety protection systems that apply the brakes automatically if they are going too fast, according to the Office of Rail and Road. |
| The overturned tram remains on its side next to an underpass and appears to have derailed where the track branches. | The overturned tram remains on its side next to an underpass and appears to have derailed where the track branches. |
| Martin Bamford, 30, from Croydon, was on the tram. | Martin Bamford, 30, from Croydon, was on the tram. |
| He said "everyone just literally went flying", adding that people were screaming and there was "blood everywhere". | |
| Speaking outside Croydon University Hospital, where he is being treated for fractured or broken ribs, Mr Bamford said: "There was a woman that was on top of me ... I don't think she made it at all. She wasn't responsive. " | |
| Kevin Snow, who was travelling to work on the tram, said he noticed it did not seem to slow down at the bend and "the next thing I knew we were on our side". | |
| The carpet fitter, who suffered a badly bruised shoulder, said the carriages slid for eight to ten seconds before coming to a halt. | |
| Kudirat Okesola said her husband was travelling on the tram and suffered a "massive" cut on his face. | Kudirat Okesola said her husband was travelling on the tram and suffered a "massive" cut on his face. |
| She said some people trapped underneath the tram were calling for help. | She said some people trapped underneath the tram were calling for help. |
| "People were screaming. People were crying," she said. | "People were screaming. People were crying," she said. |
| Andy Smith said he was waiting at a nearby bus stop when he heard "what sounded like a screeching noise, then a bang". | Andy Smith said he was waiting at a nearby bus stop when he heard "what sounded like a screeching noise, then a bang". |
| He said: "[I looked] down the track and I saw carnage. There was a lot of screaming, panicking and commotion. It was a macabre scene." | He said: "[I looked] down the track and I saw carnage. There was a lot of screaming, panicking and commotion. It was a macabre scene." |
| Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell said his friend was on the tram. | Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell said his friend was on the tram. |
| "He's been injured, he's in hospital, he's going to be ok. But it's been a very shocking day for the whole community here. | "He's been injured, he's in hospital, he's going to be ok. But it's been a very shocking day for the whole community here. |
| "Thousands of people use these every day to get to work, to get to school and they're one of the best things about Croydon; we've got this fantastic modern environmentally-friendly transport system and it's had a great safety record. | "Thousands of people use these every day to get to work, to get to school and they're one of the best things about Croydon; we've got this fantastic modern environmentally-friendly transport system and it's had a great safety record. |
| "This has come as a great shock." | |
| St George's Hospital in Tooting said it was treating 20 people, four of whom were seriously injured and 16 who were walking wounded. | St George's Hospital in Tooting said it was treating 20 people, four of whom were seriously injured and 16 who were walking wounded. |
| Clinical director Dr Phil Moss said three were having surgery and could be kept in for "several days or even weeks". | Clinical director Dr Phil Moss said three were having surgery and could be kept in for "several days or even weeks". |
| Croydon University Hospital's medical director Dr Nnenna Osuji said 31 patients were brought in by ambulance, while seven others arrived on foot. | Croydon University Hospital's medical director Dr Nnenna Osuji said 31 patients were brought in by ambulance, while seven others arrived on foot. |
| Police set up a cordon around the crash site while investigations continue. | |
| Mike Brown, commissioner of Transport for London, said: "Clearly something has gone catastrophically wrong and we will work tirelessly and quickly with the emergency services, the tram operator First Group and others to establish the cause." | Mike Brown, commissioner of Transport for London, said: "Clearly something has gone catastrophically wrong and we will work tirelessly and quickly with the emergency services, the tram operator First Group and others to establish the cause." |
| The crash is believed to be the first in the UK involving fatalities on board a tram since 1959. | The crash is believed to be the first in the UK involving fatalities on board a tram since 1959. |
| On that occasion two women passengers and the driver died after a tram caught fire in Shettleston Road, Glasgow, following a collision with a lorry. | On that occasion two women passengers and the driver died after a tram caught fire in Shettleston Road, Glasgow, following a collision with a lorry. |
| Prime Minister Theresa May offered her thoughts and prayers for the Croydon victims, while London mayor Sadiq Khan visited the crash site. | |
| A book of condolence has opened at Croydon Town Hall. | A book of condolence has opened at Croydon Town Hall. |
| At the scene: BBC London's transport correspondent Tom Edwards | At the scene: BBC London's transport correspondent Tom Edwards |
| It's a very sombre mood in this area. | It's a very sombre mood in this area. |
| What struck me is trams, in particular, are very tightly knit to their communities. Everyone uses them so this has hit this community very, very hard. | What struck me is trams, in particular, are very tightly knit to their communities. Everyone uses them so this has hit this community very, very hard. |
| I saw a lady walking down the street making a sign of the cross. | I saw a lady walking down the street making a sign of the cross. |
| This is a very dark day for London transport. | This is a very dark day for London transport. |
| Croydon Tramlink | Croydon Tramlink |
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