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Croydon tram crash: 19-year-old man is first victim to be named Croydon tram crash: 19-year-old man is first victim to be named
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A 19-year-old man has been named as one of the seven people killed when a tram derailed in south London.A 19-year-old man has been named as one of the seven people killed when a tram derailed in south London.
Friends said Dane Chinnery, from New Addington, was among those killed on Wednesday morning. They described him as a Crystal Palace fan and called on fans to hold a minute’s applause in his memory at the team’s next home game.Friends said Dane Chinnery, from New Addington, was among those killed on Wednesday morning. They described him as a Crystal Palace fan and called on fans to hold a minute’s applause in his memory at the team’s next home game.
Chinnery was reportedly on his way to work, at the drainage company Hydro Cleansing, at the time of the crash. The company said: “Dane Chinnery was a valued member of the Hydro Cleansing team and family. He will be sorely missed.” A family friend, Lloyd Allen, told the Evening Standard he was a “lovely, caring young man … beautiful inside and out”. Chinnery was reportedly on his way to work at the drainage company Hydro Cleansing at the time of the crash. The company said: “Dane Chinnery was a valued member of the Hydro Cleansing team and family. He will be sorely missed.” A family friend, Lloyd Allen, told the Evening Standard he was a “lovely, caring young man … beautiful inside and out”.
Martin Giles, headmaster of Meridian high school, Chinnery’s former school, said staff and students were “heartbroken” at his death. At least three other former pupils were injured in the crash, he added. “All of the staff in the school shares their pain at this difficult time,” Giles said. Martin Giles, headmaster of Meridian high school, Chinnery’s former school, said staff and students were heartbroken at his death. At least three other former pupils were injured in the crash, he added. “All of the staff in the school share their pain at this difficult time,” Giles said.
The British Transport Police (BTP), which is investigating the crash, said it was not expecting to be able to publish the names of any of the victims on Thursday.
Survivors said passengers were sent flying as the tram left the tracks shortly after 6am, and the carriages were left strewn with bodies and blood. More than 70 firefighters worked to release passengers trapped in the carriages. It was the worst tram or train accident in the UK since 2004.Survivors said passengers were sent flying as the tram left the tracks shortly after 6am, and the carriages were left strewn with bodies and blood. More than 70 firefighters worked to release passengers trapped in the carriages. It was the worst tram or train accident in the UK since 2004.
Fifty-one people were taken to nearby hospitals. Of the 20 patients taken to St George’s hospital in Tooting all but three have been discharged. Those who remain are understood to have been seriously injured. Fifty-one people were taken to nearby hospitals. Of the 20 patients taken to St George’s hospital in Tooting all but three have been discharged.
A statement from the hospital said: “Yesterday (9 November), three patients seriously injured in the tram incident in Croydon underwent surgery at St George’s.
“All three patients left theatre yesterday, and are continuing to be looked after by our surgical and medical teams. We are not planning to issue any further updates about their condition for the time being.”
A further 31 people were taken to Croydon University hospital and seven people went to the hospital on their own.A further 31 people were taken to Croydon University hospital and seven people went to the hospital on their own.
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, visited the site on Wednesday afternoon and warned that the death toll, which at that point stood at five, could rise. Dr Nnenna Osuji, medical director of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, said: “Yesterday we cared for 38 people affected by the tram derailment and supported many of their families. One patient stayed with us overnight at Croydon University hospital. It is hoped they can be discharged later today.”
Sections of the tram network remained closed on Thursday and the derailed tram remained at the scene as officers from BTP investigated the crash.
The London mayor, Sadiq Khan, visited the site on Wednesday afternoon with local MP Gavin Barwell and warned that the deathtoll, which at that point stood at five, could rise.
Barwell wrote on his blog that it had been a “long and tragic day” and paid tribute to the efforts of the emergency services. Tony Newman, leader of Croydon council, said: “Croydon is in mourning today.”
London Assembly member Steve O’Connell said: “Today the whole of Croydon is in mourning as we try to come to terms with the single biggest tragedy in our community in living memory.”
Police are investigating whether the tram was going too fast as it approached a bend at Sandilands Junction. The driver, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has now been released on bail.Police are investigating whether the tram was going too fast as it approached a bend at Sandilands Junction. The driver, who was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, has now been released on bail.
“The man from Beckenham has been bailed until May while investigations continue at the scene and officers work to establish the circumstances of the incident,” the British transport police said. Assistant chief constable Robin Smith said on Wednesday that officers were investigating whether the driver had fallen asleep, alongside other potential causes.“The man from Beckenham has been bailed until May while investigations continue at the scene and officers work to establish the circumstances of the incident,” the British transport police said. Assistant chief constable Robin Smith said on Wednesday that officers were investigating whether the driver had fallen asleep, alongside other potential causes.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which is also investigating, said the derailing took place at a point where drivers must slow to less than 12mph to negotiate a sharp left-hand curve in the track. “The derailment occurred on the curve and initial indications suggest that the tram was travelling at a significantly higher speed than is permitted,” it said.The Rail Accident Investigation Branch, which is also investigating, said the derailing took place at a point where drivers must slow to less than 12mph to negotiate a sharp left-hand curve in the track. “The derailment occurred on the curve and initial indications suggest that the tram was travelling at a significantly higher speed than is permitted,” it said.