At least seven people have died, dozens more have been injured and many were trapped inside and more than 50 were taken to hospital after a tram overturned in London today.
The tram driver from Beckenham, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after the derailment in Croydon yesterday. British Transport Police said, they were investigating whether he fell asleep. The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said, the tram was travelling at a significantly higher speed than is permitted.
British Prime Minister Theresa May offered her thoughts and prayers and said the government was closely in touch with the emergency services and other authorities to ensure that all is being done that is necessary to deal with this terrible incident.
The driver of a tram that crashed, killing seven people and injuring dozens more, is being questioned on suspicion of manslaughter.
The 42-year-old, from Beckenham, was at the wheel when the vehicle derailed and toppled over in Croydon, south London, just after 06:00 GMT on Wednesday.
Claims the tram was exceeding permitted speeds and that the driver may have fallen asleep are being investigated.
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) said the tram, which had been travelling from New Addington to Wimbledon, via Croydon, derailed as it was negotiating a “sharp, left-hand curve” which has a speed limit of 12mph.