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Croydon tram crash: Five trapped after vehicle overturns in South London Croydon tram crash: Five trapped after vehicle overturns in South London
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Five people are trapped and 40 people have been injured after a tram overturned in Croydon, south London, according to the fire service. Two people are trapped and more than 40 people have been injured after a tram overturned in Croydon, south London, according to the fire service.
The Met said the accident, which occured just after 6 am in the morning as a “serious incident”.The Met said the accident, which occured just after 6 am in the morning as a “serious incident”.
Five people were initially trapped after the accident but three were rescued.
The accident involved a vehicle and two carriages and occurred in a tunnel, Transport for London said.The accident involved a vehicle and two carriages and occurred in a tunnel, Transport for London said.
Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene and people have been asked to avoid the area.Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene and people have been asked to avoid the area.
A spokeswoman for London Fire Brigade said: “A two-car tram overturned. Five persons are confirmed trapped, and 40 persons injured.”A spokeswoman for London Fire Brigade said: “A two-car tram overturned. Five persons are confirmed trapped, and 40 persons injured.”
A London ambulance service spokesman said: “We are attending an incident in the Croydon area and have multiple resources on way.” A London ambulance service spokesman said: “We are attending an incident in the Croydon area and have multiple resources on way.” 
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