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| Croydon tram overturns: 'Some loss of life' and two trapped | Croydon tram overturns: 'Some loss of life' and two trapped |
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| There has been "some loss of life" and dozens of people have been injured after a tram overturned in south London, police have said. | There has been "some loss of life" and dozens of people have been injured after a tram overturned in south London, police have said. |
| British Transport Police (BTP) said it was "too early to confirm numbers" following the derailment in Croydon just after 06:00 GMT. | |
| A number of people were freed but it is believed two people remain trapped. | A number of people were freed but it is believed two people remain trapped. |
| The cause of the crash is unclear, with investigators from the Rail Accident Investigation Branch at the scene. | |
| Live updates on Croydon tram crash | Live updates on Croydon tram crash |
| London Ambulance Service said 51 people had been taken to St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, and Croydon University Hospital. | |
| St George's said it was treating 20 people, including four who are seriously injured. | |
| 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. |
| Robin Smith assistant chief constable of BTP said: "A number of people have been taken to hospital with injuries and sadly it looks as though there has been some loss of life. | |
| "It is too early for us to confirm numbers but we are working hard to assess the ongoing incident and we are continuing to focus on recovery efforts." | |
| London Fire Brigade said crews were working to free the two people who remain trapped. | |
| Local resident Hannah Collier said: "I was in bed watching the election when I heard a big crash, which I thought was the wind. | |
| "Then I heard people shouting and then the emergency services arriving. | "Then I heard people shouting and then the emergency services arriving. |
| "Later I saw at least one person being brought out on a stretcher." | "Later I saw at least one person being brought out on a stretcher." |
| At The Scene: Tom Edwards, BBC London's transport correspondent | At The Scene: Tom Edwards, BBC London's transport correspondent |
| It is a major incident and rail safety investigators are en-route. | It is a major incident and rail safety investigators are en-route. |
| As to what happened here, we don't know. | As to what happened here, we don't know. |
| There are four lines here that converge further up that would perhaps indicate that points were to blame. | There are four lines here that converge further up that would perhaps indicate that points were to blame. |
| There was also torrential rain earlier perhaps that had something to do with it - but this is complete speculation. | There was also torrential rain earlier perhaps that had something to do with it - but this is complete speculation. |
| The whole area has come to a standstill. No trams are coming or going from East Croydon station. | The whole area has come to a standstill. No trams are coming or going from East Croydon station. |
| The mood is extremely sombre. | The mood is extremely sombre. |
| Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "I am in contact with emergency services and Transport for London (TfL), who are working extremely hard to get the situation under control and treat those who have been injured. | Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: "I am in contact with emergency services and Transport for London (TfL), who are working extremely hard to get the situation under control and treat those who have been injured. |
| "My thoughts are with all those involved in this incident." | "My thoughts are with all those involved in this incident." |
| BTP said it was working to set up a number for friends and relatives to call but until then anyone with concerns is advised to call 101. | |
| Croydon Tramlink | Croydon Tramlink |
| Are you in the area? Did you see what happened? If it is safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? Did you see what happened? If it is safe to do so, you can share your experience by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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| Or use the form below | Or use the form below |