Following a tram overturning in south London this morning, it's being reported that seven people have died as result.
British Transport Police confirmed the deaths as well as the arrest of the driver of the tram today. At least 50 people are believed to have been injured.
Latest pictures from Croydon where tram overturned, killing several people. @BTP says the driver has been arrested. https://t.co/AR7Ym8EtIx
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 9, 2016
Sadly there has been loss of lives following the #Croydon incident, around 50 people taken to hospital with injurieshttps://t.co/W1l79epsz2
— BTP (@BTP) November 9, 2016
Initial reports said 40 people had been injured, with five more trapped inside the tram. The Met described the accident in Croydon, just after 06:00 AM, as a "serious incident".
Police, fire and ambulance crews are at the scene and people are being asked to avoid the area.
Firefirefighters are currently dealing with an accident involving a tram at
the Sandilands tram stop Addiscombe Rd, Croydon. More to follow. pic.twitter.com/eOldKjajsu— London Fire Brigade (@LondonFire) November 9, 2016
🚧 SANDILANDS 🚧 Emergency Services are dealing with a serious incident at #Sandilands tram stop. Please avoid the area #Croydoncops pic.twitter.com/xp4RPNxXI5
— Croydon MPS (@MPSCroydon) November 9, 2016
More to follow...
