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Croydon tram crash: First victim named as Dane Chinnery Croydon tram crash: First victim named as Dane Chinnery
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Police have confirmed six men and one woman died in the Croydon tram crash, which also injured more than 50 people.Police have confirmed six men and one woman died in the Croydon tram crash, which also injured more than 50 people.
The crash, just after 06:00 GMT on Wednesday, saw the tram derail as it negotiated a sharp bend in the track.The crash, just after 06:00 GMT on Wednesday, saw the tram derail as it negotiated a sharp bend in the track.
The 42-year-old driver, from Beckenham, has been released on police bail following his arrest on suspicion of manslaughter. Police said the tram had now been lifted but it would not be moved off site until Friday, when investigations will continue.
One victim of the crash has been named as 19-year-old Dane Chinnery. One victim of the crash has been named as 19-year-old Dane Chinnery, who was described as "a beautiful lad".
Barbara Dumbleton, a family friend, said Mr Chinnery was "a beautiful lad" who "always had a smile on his face... he was absolutely lovely." Barbara Dumbleton, a family friend, said the Crystal Palace fan "always had a smile on his face... he was absolutely lovely."
Tributes also poured in for the Crystal Palace fan on social media. Tributes also poured in on social media.
One described him as "an amazing happy outgoing person who will always be remembered".One described him as "an amazing happy outgoing person who will always be remembered".
Another read: "Hearts been broken today. Dane is the funniest boy I've ever met in my life. If anyone ever needed anything he'd be there doing all he can to help."Another read: "Hearts been broken today. Dane is the funniest boy I've ever met in my life. If anyone ever needed anything he'd be there doing all he can to help."
Martin Giles, headteacher at Mr Chinnery's former school Meridian High, said staff and students "have been heartbroken to hear that a former student died".Martin Giles, headteacher at Mr Chinnery's former school Meridian High, said staff and students "have been heartbroken to hear that a former student died".
He said the school believed "at least three other former students have also been injured."He said the school believed "at least three other former students have also been injured."
"All of the staff in the school shares their pain at this difficult time," he said. Crystal Palace issued a statement saying the football club's "prayers are with his [Mr Chinnery's] family and with all the friends and relatives of those victims that have been affected."
British Transport Police (BTP) said it was still "working with the coroner" to identify those who died.
An investigator for the force said "a number of factors", including whether the driver had fallen asleep or blacked out, were being examined as possible causes for the crash.
The 42-year-old driver, from Beckenham, has been released on police bail following his arrest on suspicion of manslaughter.
The left-hand curve where the derailment happened is approached along a tunnel where trams are allowed to reach 50mph, while the bend has a speed limit of 12mph.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has said the tram, which had been travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon, had been travelling at a "significantly higher speed" than is allowed when it derailed.
And BBC travel correspondent Tom Edwards said passengers told him on Thursday they had previously warned Transport for London (TfL) about the speed of trams at the corner.
One local resident, Andy Smith, said he emailed a complaint in the summer because "the speed was so fast, I honestly didn't think we would make the left-hand turn".
BTP has said it will investigate the earlier concerns from passengers.
Tom Dale, who was on the tram when it crashed, said he saw Mr Chinnery as he boarded.Tom Dale, who was on the tram when it crashed, said he saw Mr Chinnery as he boarded.
"It was like walking out of a war zone," the 20-year-old chef said."It was like walking out of a war zone," the 20-year-old chef said.
Mr Dale, who was badly bruised in the crash, said of Mr Chinnery: "He was just a friendly, genuine lad, did no harm to nobody really.Mr Dale, who was badly bruised in the crash, said of Mr Chinnery: "He was just a friendly, genuine lad, did no harm to nobody really.
"No-one deserves for this to happen to them.""No-one deserves for this to happen to them."
At the scene: Jennifer Scott, BBC NewsAt the scene: Jennifer Scott, BBC News
London's only tram is part of the daily routine for people travelling to work or school in this part of the city.London's only tram is part of the daily routine for people travelling to work or school in this part of the city.
A day after the tragedy on the tracks, locals are trying to comprehend what happened.A day after the tragedy on the tracks, locals are trying to comprehend what happened.
"Someone must have been saying a prayer for me and my neighbour," said Con O'Sullivan. "I came to the stop a bit early and my neighbour slept in. I should have been on that tram.""Someone must have been saying a prayer for me and my neighbour," said Con O'Sullivan. "I came to the stop a bit early and my neighbour slept in. I should have been on that tram."
"My nephew was on that tram," said another woman heading to work. "He is OK physically but so traumatised. We just cannot get our head around what happened.""My nephew was on that tram," said another woman heading to work. "He is OK physically but so traumatised. We just cannot get our head around what happened."
While the community mourns, there is a sombre determination from many.While the community mourns, there is a sombre determination from many.
"It was wrong place, wrong time for those poor people," said another local woman. "It is terrible but we have to get up and go to work, what else can we do?""It was wrong place, wrong time for those poor people," said another local woman. "It is terrible but we have to get up and go to work, what else can we do?"
'Eerie' streets after fatal tram crash'Eerie' streets after fatal tram crash
Crystal Palace issued a statement saying the football club's "prayers are with his [Mr Chinnery's] family and with all the friends and relatives of those victims that have been affected."
It added: "The club wishes a full and speedy recovery to the many people who suffered injuries.
"This was a terrible event in the heart of Croydon and we stand with the community at this difficult time."
British Transport Police (BTP) said it was "working with the coroner to identify the seven people" who died.
Asst Ch Con Robin Smith said police would only be able to confirm whether all bodies had been moved from the wreckage "once we've been able to right the carriages".
BTP added it will investigate earlier complaints from passengers about drivers speeding on the corner where the tram derailed.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the tram, which had been travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon, derailed as it was negotiating a "sharp, left-hand curve" which has a speed limit of 12mph.
The RAIB said it had been travelling at a "significantly higher speed" than is allowed.
Police expect the crash site to remain sealed off until at least Thursday evening as forensics teams examine the scene.
A BTP investigator said "a number of factors", including whether the driver had fallen asleep or blacked out, were being examined as possible causes.
First Group, which operates the Croydon tram on behalf of Transport for London, said it was "shocked and saddened by what happened".
It's chief executive officer Tim O'Toole said: "We have comprehensive safety processes and controls in place for all our operating companies.
"The cause of yesterday's incident has not yet been determined. It is absolutely essential that we find out exactly what happened yesterday and this could take some time."
London Ambulance Service said a total of 51 injured casualties taken to two hospitals, with eight having serious or life-threatening injuries.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who visited the crash site on Wednesday, warned the number of dead may increase.
He added that the Union Jack flag at City Hall has been flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives or were injured.
Trams are not fitted with any safety protection systems to apply 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 to apply brakes automatically if they are going too fast, according to the Office of Rail and Road.
Some passengers said the tram failed to slow down in its usual place at a bend on the track. First Group, which operates the Croydon tram on behalf of TfL, said it was "shocked and saddened by what happened".
Its chief executive officer Tim O'Toole said the company have "comprehensive safety processes and controls in place" but it "could take some time" to find out why the tram derailed.
One passenger said the vehicle failed to slow down in its usual place at a bend on the track.
Kevin Snow, 57, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, said: "Usually as you come out the tunnel you feel the brakes, but I didn't seem to at all.Kevin Snow, 57, from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, said: "Usually as you come out the tunnel you feel the brakes, but I didn't seem to at all.
"I thought 'he should be braking in a minute'," he said. "The next thing I knew we were on our side. "I thought 'he should be braking in a minute'," he said. "The next thing I knew we were on our side."
"Everyone was screaming and shouting, a lot of people were injured - lots couldn't move."
He said the carriages slid for eight to 10 seconds before coming to a halt.
Passenger Martin Bamford, 30, from Croydon, said "everyone just literally went flying", adding that people were screaming and there was "blood everywhere".Passenger Martin Bamford, 30, from Croydon, said "everyone just literally went flying", adding that people were screaming and there was "blood everywhere".
Speaking outside Croydon University Hospital, where he was 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."Speaking outside Croydon University Hospital, where he was 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."
Asked about the driver, he said: "I asked him if he was OK. He said 'yeah'. I said to him 'what happened?' He said he thinks he blacked out."Asked about the driver, he said: "I asked him if he was OK. He said 'yeah'. I said to him 'what happened?' He said he thinks he blacked out."
London Ambulance Service said 51 injured casualties were taken to two hospitals, with eight having serious or life-threatening injuries.
St George's Hospital in Tooting said three patients "are continuing to be looked after by our surgical and medical teams" after under going surgery.St George's Hospital in Tooting said three patients "are continuing to be looked after by our surgical and medical teams" after under going surgery.
The hospital said on Wednesday it treated four seriously injured victims and 16 walking wounded.
Clinical director Dr Phil Moss said three had undergone surgery and could be kept in for "several days or even weeks".
Croydon University Hospital's medical director Dr Nnenna Osuji said the derailment had been "distressing" and led to "very challenging circumstances" for hospital staff.Croydon University Hospital's medical director Dr Nnenna Osuji said the derailment had been "distressing" and led to "very challenging circumstances" for hospital staff.
The Union Jack flag at City Hall has been flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those who lost their lives or were injured.
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