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Tram Accident in Milan: 2 Dead and About 50 Injured

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A previous report indicated one fatality and 39 injuries, including one in critical condition, six seriously injured, and 32 others in stable condition.

The first victim was a pedestrian struck by the tram, while the second was among the passengers, officials clarified.

Multiple ambulances and major emergency coordination vehicles were mobilized to evacuate the injured to local hospitals.

Milan’s Mayor, Giuseppe Sala, described the incident as a “tragedy,” stating, “It is difficult to determine the exact circumstances of the accident at this time,” and confirmed that “an investigation will be conducted.” He added, “The vehicle is new, the driver is very experienced, and he had only been on duty for an hour, which is not unusual.”

For its part, the management of Milan’s public transport authority (ATM) expressed being “deeply shocked.” “We are working to ascertain the causes of the accident,” they stated.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni extended her “sincere condolences to the families of the victims, solidarity with the city of Milan, and wishes for a swift recovery to the injured” in a statement.

The tram derailed around 4:00 PM in a district of Milan located just outside the historical center.

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