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Tram Derails at High Speed in Gothenburg, Crashes into Pizzeria

Investigators are probing whether high speed or negligence caused the derailment

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Overview

  • The tram left the tracks at the busy intersection of Kungsportsavenyn and Vasagatan after taking a turn too fast
  • At least seven people, including the tram driver, sustained injuries and were transported to a local hospital
  • Police, ambulance crews, rescue teams and Gothenburg Tramways staff arrived on scene within minutes to assist victims and secure the area
  • Officials reported that the tram was traveling at high speed when it plowed into the pizzeria
  • Authorities cordoned off the site to preserve evidence and support an ongoing inquiry into the crash