Tram Line Derails in Rozzano; Third Incident In Ten Days
A tram on Milan's line 15 derailed this morning near the Fiordaliso shopping center, marking a third similar incident within ten days of service disruptions at Atm (Milan). The vehicle exited its tracks shortly after departing from Via Curiel station while traveling slowly and was reportedly affected by an issue with one wheel.
Key Points
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1A third derailment of a Milanese tram occurred on Monday morning in Rozzano, marking the latest incident within ten days.
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2The accident involved Line 15's 'Sirio' model carriage detaching from its tracks shortly after departing via Curiel station with no injuries reported among passengers or staff. Authorities and Atm technicians are currently investigating to determine if a wheel malfunction caused the derailment of only one wagon, while replacement buses have been deployed.
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3This series of incidents has raised significant concerns regarding safety on Milan's tram network over recent weeks.
Developments
Perspectives
A third incident involving a Milanese streetcar has occurred in ten days, with another vehicle derailing near Rozzano.
— [Mar 09, 11:48] Tram, altro incidente: paura per il terzo sinistro in 10 giorni (Newsmondo.it)An emergency situation is unfolding on the Milan tram network as a second car derailed at Rozzano; two wheels of Sirio model carriage #15 left tracks after departing from Via Curiel station.
— [Mar 09, 11:16] Terzo incidente in dieci giorni sui tram di Milano (Iltempo.it)The third similar incident within a few days involved Tram line number fifteen derailing at Rozzano near Milan; no injuries were reported among passengers.
— [Mar 09, 10:56] Tram 15 esce dai binari a Rozzano fuori Milano (Notizie.virgilio.it)Only the second carriage of line fifteen exited tracks in Monday morning's incident at Rozrano; authorities and ATM technicians are on site to determine causes.
— [Mar 09, 10:56] Tram deraglia a Milano e il terzo caso (Gazzetta.it)The central carriage of line fifteen derailed near the Fiordaliso shopping center at Rozzano; passengers were evacuated and substitute buses have been established.
— [Mar 09, 10:25] Altro tram esce dai binari a Milano (Ansa.it)