Police: 7 killed in London early morning tram derailment
LONDON — Seven people were killed and more than 50 injured when a tram derailed while rounding a tight curve in a rainstorm in south London Wednesday, police said.
Investigators said the train, which tipped over on its side, apparently was going faster than permitted.
British Transport Police initially said five people had died, with several others seriously injured. The force later raised the death toll to seven.
Police arrested the 42-year-old tram driver on suspicion of manslaughter.