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cabbageandribs1875
09-11-2016, 12:00 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-37919658

There has been "some loss of life" and dozens of people have been injured after a tram overturned in south London, police have said


sky news reporting a possibility of 'several' fatalities, driver of the tram has now been arrested



5 dead, still two been trapped for 7 and half hours
Onceinawhile
09-11-2016, 04:09 PM
Driver has been arrested but not sure what for.

Hope everyone else is alright.
Hibs Class
09-11-2016, 04:13 PM
Driver has been arrested but not sure what for.

Hope everyone else is alright.

Radio 4 news suggests the tram was traveling above its speed limit for that part of the track.
Hibs Class
09-11-2016, 04:16 PM
Apparently it derailed at a sharp left turn where the speed limit is only 12 mph
cabbageandribs1875
19-05-2017, 04:08 PM
lessons not learnt

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-39975653/croydon-tram-driver-filmed-sleeping-at-controls
lucky
19-05-2017, 05:29 PM
Lessons have been learnt unfortunately micro sleeps happen to most train/tram drivers. The company's try and take steps to reduce fatigue but drivers who work shifts suffer from this.
Holmesdale Hibs
19-05-2017, 05:30 PM
lessons not learnt

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-london-39975653/croydon-tram-driver-filmed-sleeping-at-controls

It's not far from where I live and there have been a couple of tributes at Selhurst this year because one of the victims was a Palace fan. Seeing things like this really annoys me as it's utter negligence. I really don't know how the driver can wake up and continue driving.