BRITISH POLICE HAVE arrested the driver of a London tram which overturned yesterday, killing seven and injuring 50.

The incident happened at around 6:10am at a junction outside Croydon in south London.

At least seven people are now confirmed as having died as a result of the incident.

Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock of British Transport Police said:

“This is a tragic incident and our hearts and thoughts go out to all those affected.”

The Rail Accident Investigations Branch said the tram derailed as it was negotiating a “sharp, left-hand curve” with a speed limit of 19 kilometres per hour.

A spokesman said: “Initial indications suggest that the tram was travelling at a significantly higher speed than is permitted.”

The 42-year-old driver of the tram has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and is currently in police custody.

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London’s only tram system, which opened in 2000, links several south London suburbs along 28 kilometres of track.



With AFP reporting

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