Two dead and dozens injured after tram derails in central Milan

28 Feb 2026 • 3:16 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • A tram derailed in central Milan, resulting in two fatalities and over 40 injuries.
  • The incident occurred on Vittorio Veneto avenue, a key thoroughfare in Italy's financial capital.
  • Milan mayor Beppe Sala suggested human error was to blame, stating the driver apparently failed to switch tracks and was reportedly travelling at high speed.
  • One passenger on the tram and one person on the street were killed, with none of the other injured in a life-threatening condition.
  • The Milan public transport company, ATM, is cooperating with prosecutors to establish the precise cause and dynamics of the incident.

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