MILAN, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and around 40 injured when a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday, a spokesperson for local firefighters said. The tram, one of the newest models
Tram Accident in Milan Results in Two Fatalities, Dozens Injured
MILAN, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Two people were killed and around 40 injured when a tram derailed in central Milan on Friday, a spokesperson for local firefighters said.
Details of the Tram Derailment
The tram, one of the newest models in operation in Milan, came off the tracks in Vittorio Veneto street, close to the city's Central Station, crashing into the window of a shop.
Location and Impact
Local emergency services said 13 ambulances were on the scene.
Emergency Response
Civil protection teams set up a tent to assist the injured, according to a Reuters eyewitness.
Support for the Injured
The Milan transport company, ATM, said in a statement it was "deeply shocked", expressed its sympathy to those affected and said it was working with authorities to try to understand the cause.
Official Statements and Reactions
(Reporting by Elvira Pollina and Daniele Mascolo; editing by Gianluca Semeraro, Kevin Liffey and Gavin Jones)
