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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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| A victim of the Croydon tram crash which left seven people dead and more than 50 injured has been named as 19-year-old Dane Chinnery. | A victim of the Croydon tram crash which left seven people dead and more than 50 injured has been named as 19-year-old Dane Chinnery. |
| 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 tram driver from Beckenham, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has been released on police bail. | The 42-year-old tram driver from Beckenham, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has been released on police bail. |
| Meanwhile, tributes have poured in for Mr Chinnery on social media. | Meanwhile, tributes have poured in for Mr Chinnery on social media. |
| One described the Crystal Palace fan as "an amazing happy outgoing person who will always be remembered". | One described the Crystal Palace fan 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." |
| 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." |
| 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) has not yet officially confirmed the identities of the victims. | British Transport Police (BTP) has not yet officially confirmed the identities of the victims. |
| Officers are investigating claims the tram was exceeding permitted speeds and that the driver may have fallen asleep. | Officers are investigating claims the tram was exceeding permitted speeds and that the driver may have fallen asleep. |
| 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 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. | 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. | 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 at the wheel, were being examined as possible causes. | A BTP investigator said "a number of factors", including whether the driver had fallen asleep or blacked out at the wheel, were being examined as possible causes. |
| London Ambulance Service said a total of 51 injured casualties taken to two hospitals, with eight having serious or life-threatening injuries. | 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. | London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who visited the crash site on Wednesday, warned the number of dead may increase. |
| At the scene: Jennifer Scott, BBC News | At 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. |
| But this morning, stops lie empty as locals try to comprehend the tragedy on the tracks this time yesterday. | But this morning, stops lie empty as locals try to comprehend the tragedy on the tracks this time yesterday. |
| "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." |
| Commuters are carrying on with their journeys, knowing the death toll of the crash could rise even further. | Commuters are carrying on with their journeys, knowing the death toll of the crash could rise even further. |
| "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." |
| But while the community mourns, there is a sombre determination from many. | But 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 |
| 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 tram passengers said the crashed tram failed to slow down in its usual place at a bend on the track. | Some tram passengers said the crashed tram 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." | "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. | He said the carriages slid for eight to 10 seconds before coming to a halt. |
| Fellow passenger Martin Bamford, 30, from Croydon, said "everyone just literally went flying", adding that people were screaming and there was "blood everywhere". | Fellow 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." |
| St George's Hospital in Tooting 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". | 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 31 patients had been brought in by ambulance, while seven others had arrived on foot. | Croydon University Hospital's medical director Dr Nnenna Osuji said 31 patients had been brought in by ambulance, while seven others had arrived on foot. |
| Police have set up a phone number - 0800 0560154 - for friends and family to call for information. | Police have set up a phone number - 0800 0560154 - for friends and family to call for information. |
| Croydon Tramlink | Croydon Tramlink |
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