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• Flowers being laid in memory of Croydon tram crash victims

  09-11-2016 21:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  People have started to place bouquets of flowers at the Croydon tram crash site in memory of the people who died in the tragedy.Seven people have died and about 50 were injured after a tram derailed near Sandliands tram stop on Wednesday morning (November 9).The tram, which is believed to have been travelling at a "significantly higher speed" than permitted according to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch, overturned at about 6.10am and trapped a number of people inside.READ MORE: A...
  
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• This will go down as one of the darkest days in Croydon's history

  09-11-2016 20:38 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It has been a day which will be etched in the memories of those who were there for the rest of their lives. At about 6.10am this morning a tram that had left New Addington some 20 minutes earlier crashed as it came out of a tunnel and approached Sandilands tram stop. Initial indications are that the tram was travelling "significantly faster" than 12mph, the top speed it should have been doing as it negotiated a sharp left-hand bend.At first it was confirmed that there were multiple...
  
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• BBC, Sky and ITV slammed for giving Donald Trump more coverage...

  09-11-2016 20:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Social media users have been expressing their anger at the "lack of coverage" on the national news channels of today's horrific tram crash in Croydon compared to reports on Donald Trump's surprise US Presidential Election victory. Despite the deaths of seven people as a result of the tram derailment news channels have not be leading on the story. Instead Trump's shock win over Hillary Clinton has dominated news broadcasts. And plenty of residents feel that the channels got their...
  
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• Ambulance and fire crews, casualties and other key stats -...

  09-11-2016 20:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The whole of Croydon has been shaken by the tragic and devastating tram crash after a derailment near the Sandilands tram stop.The London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police have been on the scene of the tragedy throughout the day following the incident at about 6.10am.London Mayor Sadiq Kahn, Croydon Central MP Gavin Barwell and Transport Secretary Chris Grayling have also attended the scene of the crash.READ MORE: A survivor has described the horrific scenes on a...
  
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• How to get to work tomorrow morning after Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2016 20:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The derailed tram near Sandilands is expected to continue causing serious disruption to Croydon's trams, cars and buses tomorrow (November 10).The crash, which took place at about 6.10am, killed seven people and injured about 50 others, several of whom were seriously hurt. British Transport Police have said in a statement that the tram involved in the crash will not be removed from the tracks until tomorrow at the earliest.
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• How to get to work this morning after Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2016 20:12 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The derailed tram near Sandilands is expected to continue causing serious disruption to Croydon's trams, cars and buses today (November 10).The crash, which took place at about 6.10am yesterday, killed seven people and injured about 50 others, several of whom were seriously hurt. British Transport Police have said in a statement that the tram involved in the crash will not be removed from the tracks until later today (Thursday) at the earliest.
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• ​Sandilands tram will not be removed from the tracks for another...

  09-11-2016 20:05 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The British Transport Police have said in statement that the tram involved in the crash this morning which killed seven people will not be removed from the tracks until tomorrow at the earliest. Investigating officers and forensic teams are expecting to remain at the scene for the next 24 hours.Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock said: "This is a tragic incident and our hearts and thoughts go out to all those affected."We expect to be at the scene for at least the next 24 hours,...
  
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• TFL says 'clearly something went catastrophically wrong' to cause...

  09-11-2016 19:50 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The commissioner of Transport for London (TFL) has spoken of his "devastation" at the tragic Croydon tram crash and said "clearly something has gone catastrophically wrong" for the fatal incident to occur.Following the derailing near to Sandilands tram stop at around 6.10am today (Wednesday), the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has said the tram is believed to have been travelling at a "significantly higher speed" than the maximum 12mph speed limit to negotiate a...
  
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• 'He was covered in blood but alive' - Wife's relief after husband...

  09-11-2016 19:32 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A New Addington woman has told of her relief that her husband survived the Croydon tram crash that killed seven people. Kudirat Okesola, 46, was woken up by a frantic call from her son saying his dad has been in an accident.Ms Okesola, who has lived in Headley Drive for nine years, rushed down to the scene to find her husband, Taiye Ajibola, who had been travelling in the first carriage of the two-carriage tram.Speaking outside Croydon University Hospital today, Ms Okesola said: "When I got...
  
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• Sandilands tragedy comes eight years after tram crash in George...

  09-11-2016 19:14 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The Sandilands tram crash comes eight years after a bus driver caused the death of a South Croydon man when he crashed into a tram on George Street.The tragedy at about 6.10am today (Wednesday, November 9) which has caused the deaths of seven people is sadly not the first time a tram crash has caused a loss of life in Croydon.READ MORE: A survivor has described the horrific scenes on a Croydon tram as it crashed killing 7 peopleOn September 7, 2008, Raouf Mraidi killed Andrzej Karcz when he...
  
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• A survivor has described the horrific scenes on a Croydon tram as...

  09-11-2016 19:09 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A traumatised survivor of the Croydon tram derailment which has killed seven people has described the horrific scenes inside the carriages when they overturned this morning.Martin Bamford, 30, from New Addington, was travelling on the tram to work when it appeared to speed up as it came out of a tunnel just before Sandilands tram stop. He described what happened next as like "something out of a film".READ MORE: Driver of Croydon tram arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as death toll...
  
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• Croydon tram: Seven dead and 50 injured after derailment - BBC News

  09-11-2016 18:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Croydon tram: Seven dead and 50 injured after derailment
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  Seven people have died and dozens more have been injured after a tram overturned in London. People were trapped inside and more than 50 were taken to hospital after the derailment in Croydon just after 06:00 GMT. The tram driver, 42, from Beckenham, ...
  Croydon tram derailment: Driver arrested after seven killed and dozens injuredTelegraph.co.uk
  Croydon tram driver 'blacked out' in crash that killed seven, claim pas
  
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• Driver of Croydon tram arrested on suspicion of manslaughter as...

  09-11-2016 18:45 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The driver of the Croydon tram which crashed close to the Sandilands stop has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.British Transport Police (BTP) officers and other emergency services remain at the scene of the derailment, which took place at about 6.10am on Wednesday.At least seven people are now confirmed to have died as a result of the incident.READ MORE: Croydon tram crash live updatesPolice said earlier today that the driver of the tram had been arrested, but gave no further details..
  
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• Death toll rises to seven following Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2016 18:44 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The death toll from the tram crash at Sandilands has now risen to seven, British Transport Police have said. In a statement put out on their website, Deputy Chief Constable Adrian Hanstock said emergency services continue to work at the scene after the derailment at about 6.10am this morning (Wednesday, November 9). He said: "This is a tragic incident and our hearts and thoughts go out to all those affected. When officers arrived on scene this morning shortly after 6am, they were met...
  
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• Temporary mortuary set up for bodies still at tram crash site,...

  09-11-2016 18:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  One of Croydon's MPs has revealed a temporary mortuary has been created at the crash site and talked about the moment he found out he knows someone involved in the tragedy.Gavin Barwell, Croydon Central MP, has been speaking at the scene after being taken close to the overturned tram near Sandilands.The death toll from the tram crash at Sandilands has now risen to seven, British Transport Police have said.Mr Barwell said: "There are still bodies on the site, out of respect the emergency...
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Tram travelling at 'significantly higher speed than is permitted', say investigators

  09-11-2016 18:24 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  The tram that crashed in Croydon killing at least seven people was travelling at a "significantly higher speed than is permitted", according to investigators.
  
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• There will be disruption 'for days' on tram network after fatal...

  09-11-2016 18:17 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Tram passengers in Croydon have been warned to expect disruption on the network that will last for days as a result of the crash which has claimed the lives of seven people. The tram which derailed as it approached Sandilands is believed to have been travelling significantly above the speed limit, it was revealed this afternoon. The tram's driver has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.It was orignially confirmed that five people had died although later the mayor of London Sadiq Khan...
  
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• Croydon tram believed to have been speeding at time of crash

  09-11-2016 18:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  A tram which derailed in a fatal incident on Wednesday is believed to have been travelling at a "significantly higher speed" than permitted.Following the derailing of a tram near to Sandilands tram stop at around 6.10am, the Rail Accident Investigation Branch has said the tram should have been travelling at a 12mph speed limit to negotiate a sharp, left-hand curve on the route.LIVE UPDATES: Driver arrested after 5 die, 50 in hospital.The investigation branch has released a statement...
  
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• Croydon tram crash leaves at least seven people dead: How the disaster unfolded

  09-11-2016 17:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  A Croydon tram derailed and overturned killing at least seven people and leaving many more injured this morning.
  
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• Croydon tram crash: How the disaster unfolded

  09-11-2016 17:31
  
  A Croydon tram derailed and overturned killing at least five people and leaving many more injured this morning.
  
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• Death toll in Croydon tram crash may rise according to London...

  09-11-2016 17:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The number of people killed in the tram crash near Sandilands may rise, according to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. Mr Khan was speaking at the scene of the crash, which occurred just after 6am this morning (Wednesday, November 9).Emergency services have remained at the scene all day, while firefighters worked for hours to rescue people trapped on the tram. READ MORE: Where exactly did the crash happen? Five people have been confirmed dead so far, with more than 50 injured. Mr Khan said:...
  
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• Book of condolence set up for friends and family of victims of...

  09-11-2016 17:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon Council has announced a book of condolence has been set up at the Town Hall on Katharine Street after five people died in a tram crash near Sandilands.The book, which will be available for anyone to sign for the "foreseeable future", has been set up in the wake of the crash at Sandilands tram stop at around 6am this morning (Wednesday, November 9).Hi @lucyjcallaghan at the moment it will be available for the forseeable future for anyone to sign.— Your Croydon...
  
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• More details released about tram involved in crash which killed...

  09-11-2016 16:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  The tram involved in a fatal derailment this morning was travelling from New Addington towards Wimbledon, it has been revealed.Five people were killed and over 50 were injured in the crash which happened on the approach to Sandilands tram stop this morning (Wednesday, November 9).Initially it had not been confirmed which direction the tram was heading in. However, the British Transport Police confirmed that the tram was running from New Addington to Wimbledon.This means it is likely to have been
  
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• Environmental waste collectors save urn full of ashes from recycling

  09-11-2016 16:37
  
  Bin men have stumbled upon a discarded urn full of a loved one’s ashes while sifting through a weekly waste collection from all over London.
  
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• 'Sirens have been blaring for hours': Our reporter describes the...

  09-11-2016 16:26 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  With five people having died in a horrific tram crash close to Sandilands tram stop, today has been one of the darkest days in Croydon's recent history. Reporter Tom Matthews has been at the scene all day ...There was a sombre mood at the police cordon in Addiscombe Road shortly after 11am as police confirmed there had been fatalities when a tram derailed at Sandilands at about 6.10am this morning.The sirens blaring through Croydon town centre for hours indicated just how serious this incident..
  
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• Nobody is still trapped in Croydon tram which crashed killing...

  09-11-2016 16:21 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed nobody remains stuck inside the Croydon tram as efforts begin to lift its two derailed carriages from the tracks.Firefighters had been working for hours to try and rescue two people, having freed three people on Wednesday morning who were trapped inside following the derailment near Sandilands tram stop.London Fire Brigade has given an update to announce that nobody remains trapped on the tram.However, British Transport Police has not confirmed the injuries suffered by the.
  
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• Croydon Halloween stabbing: Teen held on suspicion of murder - BBC News

  09-11-2016 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Croydon Halloween stabbing: Teen held on suspicion of murder
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  A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death on Halloween. Scott Kouebitra, 22, was attacked in Croydon, south London. Four others also suffered knife wounds. Police said they were searching for a group of about ...
  Scott Kouebitra murder: Boy 16, arrested over Croydon Halloween mask stabbingEvening Standard
  Boy, 16, arrested in connection with murder of Scott KouebitraCro
  
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• Croydon Halloween stabbing: Teen held on suspicion of murder - BBC - BBC News

  09-11-2016 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  A teenager is arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death on Halloween.
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• 'I could have friends who were on the tram': Residents describe...

  09-11-2016 15:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Residents at the scene of today's tram crash in Croydon have described the horror of the moments after the derailment. Five people died after two carriages of the tram heading from New Addington towards the town centre overturned at about 6.10am this morning close to Sandilands tram stop. The tram's driver has been arrested and remains in police custody, while 51 people have been taken to hospital with a range of injuries. Some of the injuries are described as serious although the majority of...
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Crystal Palace striker shows his support for...

  09-11-2016 15:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace striker Connor Wickham has tweeted his own message of support for everyone affected by the Croydon tram crash today (Wednesday). British Transport Police have confirmed that five people have died following this morning's tram derailment, which occurred close to Sandilands tram stop. Emergency services were called to the scene just after 6.10am this morning, with more than 50 people taken to hospital with injuries. And police confirmed that officers are continuing to work at...
  
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• 22 ambulances sent to fatal Croydon tram crash

  09-11-2016 15:29 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Dozens of ambulance paramedics and specialist teams have been working to treat people injured in the Croydon tram crash.London Ambulance Service have revealed there have been 22 ambulance crews, 12 officers, two advanced practitioners, the hazardous area response team (HART) and air ambulance crews at the scene since the derailment near Sandilands tram stop this morning.They have been treating people for injuries ranging from minor cuts to bruises to more serious injuries.A total of five people.
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Social media reaction to this morning's...

  09-11-2016 15:18 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Croydon residents have taken to social media to post their shock and condolence following the derailing of a tram which left five people dead and more than 50 injured. The tram came off the tracks at about 6.10am close to Sandilands tram stop. Police, paramedics attended the scene soon after.British Transport Police have since confirmed five people have died and more than 50 have been injured. The driver of the tram has since been arrested.The tram derailed below a bridge, where the New...
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Trams 'unlikely' to run between Reeves...

  09-11-2016 15:07 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Transport for London (TFL) has released a statement saying a significant number of services are unlikely to run for the end of the day, after a vehicle derailed near Sandilands this morning.Five people have died, and dozens injured after the tram came off the rails just after 6am this morning.Mike Brown, London's Transport Commissioner said: "‎All of our thoughts are with those who sadly lost their lives in this incident, those who were injured and the families of those affected.READ...
  
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• 5 people have died in Croydon tram crash police confirm

  09-11-2016 14:37 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed that five people have died in this morning's tram crash close to Sandilands tram stop. It had earlier been confirmed that 51 injured people had been taken to hospital with varying degrees of injuries. A British Transport Police spokesman said: "We continue to work alongside our partners at the scene of a major incident in Croydon."We were called at 6.13am this morning after a tram derailed near Sandilands tram stop.READ MORE: First pictures of overturned...
  
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• Prime Minister Theresa May pays tribute to all those affected by...

  09-11-2016 14:33 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Prime Minister Theresa May has said her thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Croydon who has been affected by the devastating tram crash which killed seven people on Wednesday morning.More than 50 people were taken to hospital with a range of injuries after the tram derailed close to Sandilands tram stop. It came off the rails and overturned at about 6.10am as it was heading from New Addington towards Croydon. READ MORE: Where exactly did the crash happen?Two carriages overturned with at...
  
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• South London rapper set for the big time with new brand of grime music

  09-11-2016 14:32
  
  A Thamesmead rapper has been tipped for the big time as his career moves across south London.
  
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• 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of Scott Kouebitra in Croydon

  09-11-2016 14:19
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Scott Kouebitra, who was found stabbed to death on Halloween.
  
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• 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murdering Scott Kouebitra in Croydon

  09-11-2016 14:19
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering Scott Kouebitra, who was found stabbed to death on Halloween.
  
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• Croydon tram crash: People dead and more than 50 injured after tram overturns at Sandilands - Wimbledon Guardian

  09-11-2016 14:12 via wimbledonguardian.co.uk
  
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  Croydon tram crash: People dead and more than 50 injured after tram overturns at Sandilands
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  Police have confirmed there have been five fatalities after a tram derailed and overturned in Croydon. More than 50 people have been injured in what the Met Police have described as a "serious incident" that happened when the crowded rush-hour ...
  
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• First photo from above shows the devastating aftermath of Croydon...

  09-11-2016 13:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This aerial photo shows the horrific aftermath of the Croydon tram crash which has resulted in "some loss of life".The picture was taken from a helicopter and reveals the devastation of the fatal derailment near to Sandilands tram stop.READ MORE: Arrest made after people died, 50 in hospital, 2 still trapped - live updatesEmergency services were called just after 6am when the two carriages overturned as the tram travelled out of a tunnel and went to move round a bend.British Transport...
  
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• First photo from above showing devastating aftermath of Croydon...

  09-11-2016 13:52 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  This aerial photo shows the horrific aftermath of the Croydon tram crash which has resulted in "some loss of life".The picture was taken from a helicopter and reveals the devastation of the fatal derailment near to Sandilands tram stop.READ MORE: Arrest made after people died, 50 in hospital, 2 still trapped - live updatesEmergency services were called just after 6am when the two carriages overturned as the tram travelled out of a tunnel and went to move round a bend.British Transport...
  
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• Driver arrested after five die in Croydon tram crash at...

  09-11-2016 13:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed that the driver of the Croydon tram which crashed close to Sandilands tram stop this morning has been arrested. It has been confirmed that the driver is male although it has not been confirmed at this stage what he has been arrested on suspicion of. British Transport Police have confirmed that five people have tragically died following the incident. London Ambulance Service have confirmed 51 people were injured in the crash and taken to hospital. Most were described as...
  
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• Croydon tram crash: Police confirm tram driver has been arrested

  09-11-2016 13:42 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Police have confirmed that the driver of the Croydon tram which crashed close to Sandilands tram stop this morning has been arrested. It has been confirmed that the driver is male although it has not been confirmed at this stage what he has been arrested on suspicion of. British Transport Police have confirmed there has been "some loss of life" but have not said at this stage how many people have died. London Ambulance Service have confirmed 51 people were injured in the crash and...
  
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• Sandilands tram crash: Full transcript of police statement...

  09-11-2016 12:54 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Emergency services have worked "tirelessly" at the scene of a tram crash, where several people died and dozens were injured.More than 50 patients have been transported to local hospitals, with some suffering serious injuries, and police confirmed there was "some loss of life".An investigation into the cause of the incident, which took place at around 6.10am this morning, is ongoing with fire crews expected to remain on the scene for the rest of the day.Here is the full...
  
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• Video shows London tram that derailed and overturned in Croydon - Daily Mail

  09-11-2016 12:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Video shows London tram that derailed and overturned in Croydon
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  Police and fire services are on the scene in Croydon, south London, after a tram overturned in Croydon this morning causing serious injuries. Party continues: Woman drives topless... Read More · 0:41min · Mark Latham explains why he likes Donald.
  
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• VIDEO: Shocking footage shows cyclist knocked into the air by car in Thornton Heath

  09-11-2016 12:31 via yourlocalguardian.co.uk
  
  Shocking footage has emerged of a cyclist being hit by a car in Thornton Heath.
  
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• Crystal Palace show support for those involved in Croydon tram...

  09-11-2016 12:08 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Crystal Palace have shown their support for everyone affected by the tram derailment in Croydon this morning (Wednesday). More than 50 people have been taken to hospital, with emergency services called at 6.10am after a tram overturned as it came out of a tunnel and approached the corner towards the Sandilands stop. Firefighters have been working to rescue some of the people trapped and the London Ambulance Service has confirmed that more than 50 people have been taken to hospital, and the...
  
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• Croydon tram crash: People have died in Sandilands derailment...

  09-11-2016 12:04 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  It has been confirmed there has been "some loss of life" after this morning's Croydon tram crash close to Sandilands tram stop. It is not clear at this stage how many people have died but two people remain trapped on the tram, who firefighters are still trying to free. More than 50 people have been taken to hospital, most of whom are walking wounded, although some have suffered serious injuries.READ MORE: Travel updates and how to avoid the areaThere were reports earlier that five...
  
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• Croydon tram crash: 20 people being treated, 4 seriously injured,...

  09-11-2016 11:46 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Medical experts at a major trauma centre are treating 20 people who have been injured in the Croydon tram crash,More than 50 people have been injured after the derailment as a tram came out of a tunnel and went to turn the corner towards the Sandilands stop.It was earlier confirmed that five people were trapped inside. Firefighters are still working to rescue two people trapped.St George's Hospital, in Tooting, has taken in 20 victims and four of them are seriously injured. Other casualties have
  
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• Sandilands tram crash: Where exactly did the crash happen?

  09-11-2016 11:40 via croydonadvertiser.co.uk
  
  Transport for London has part suspended the tram line service between Reeves Corner and Addington Village/Harrington Road while emergency services attend a tram which derailed near to Sandilands tram stop.Police have confirmed there has been "some loss of life" after a tram came off the rails at around 6.10am on Wednesday morning.London Ambulance Service said 51 people have been taken to hospital.The tram's usual route runs between Wimbledon and New Addington with Sandilands at the...
  
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