🚨 A tram derailed and crashed into a building in central Milan on Friday afternoon, leaving one person dead and approximately 20 injured, according to local police. The incident occurred near Vittorio Veneto Street during the city’s bustling Fashion Week, casting a shadow over the glamorous event.
Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos
💥 Witnesses reported hearing a 'massive bang' as the yellow-and-white tram veered off its tracks. 'I saw part of the tram smash into a shop,' said Anna, 27, who was working nearby. Passengers described being thrown to the floor, with one telling media, 'I thought it was an earthquake.'
Emergency Response
🚑 Firefighters wrapped shocked passengers in emergency blankets while ambulances rushed the injured to hospitals. One victim remains in critical condition. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the derailment, and local transport company ATM has yet to comment.
Fashion Week Overshadowed
👗 The tragedy struck as Milan hosted global designers and celebrities for its iconic Fashion Week, highlighting tensions between the city’s vibrant cultural events and urban infrastructure challenges. Investigations continue as Milan grapples with the aftermath.
