Tram derails in central Milan, killing two and injuring dozens
Feb 28th 2026
A crowded line 9 tram derailed on Viale Vittorio Veneto in Milan around 16:00, crashing into a building; authorities report two dead and up to 40 injured and have opened an investigation.
- Derailment occurred about 16:00 local time on Viale Vittorio Veneto on line 9.
- Two people died, including a 60-year-old pedestrian, and up to 40 others were injured.
- The tram left the tracks, reportedly hit a traffic light and crashed into the side of a building and a restaurant window.
- Passengers heard a loud noise under the tram before it veered off the rails and gathered speed.
- The driver was described as experienced and had been on duty for about an hour while investigators consider causes including a skipped stop or sudden illness.
- Emergency services set up a civil protection tent and numerous ambulances attended the scene.
- ATM, Milan's transport company, said it was deeply shaken and city and national leaders visited the site.
- The vehicle was a new bidirectional three-car tram introduced weeks ago and formal investigations have been launched.