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Firefighters at Addington Fire Station are going to donate the wages they earnt while working to save the lives of passengers in the Croydon tram crash to the fundraising appeal set up to help victims' families and survivors.

The 10 firefighters from the watch who were on call at the time, seven who worked last Wednesday and three who were off duty, have made the incredibly kind gesture to help those affected by the tragic incident.

Eight fire engines and five fire rescue units (FRUs), which contain specialist rescue equipment, were at the scene, with London Fire Brigade (LFB) crews working tirelessly to rescue passengers trapped on board the tram.

Marilyn Logan, the wife of Philip Logan who died in the crash, said she was deeply moved by the firefighters' gesture.

She told the Advertiser: "It's so courageous what they did and [now they] have come forward to do this. If ever they earnt their pay it's got to be on that day. My heart goes out to them on that."

Darren Mimms, the son-in-law of victim Philip Seary, said: "This is an incredible and amazing gesture from such courageous and inspirational people. To put others needs in front of their own after everything they did just speaks volumes.

"Thank you simply cannot express the gratitude we all feel. We're certain that everyone involved are all eternally grateful for their efforts on that horrific morning. We know we are."

Andy Roe, deputy assistant commissioner at LFB, said last week: "Firefighters worked incredible hard with colleagues from other emergency services to rescue a significant number of passengers.

"Fire crews undertook complex cutting and heavy lifting operations to free passengers and used air bags to help lift the tram.

"Sadly people have lost their lives and our thoughts are with their friends and family."