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Milano tram crash linked to driver's phone call ending just
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A serious incident occurred in Milan where a 9-series tram derailed and crashed after the conductor was on his mobile telephone for approximately twelve critical moments prior. Investigators are currently examining evidence suggesting that while no injuries were reported among passengers, this brief period of distraction may have contributed to losing control before impact with an obstacle near Porta Garibaldi station.
Key Points
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1A tram derailment and subsequent crash occurred in Milan on March 20.
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2Investigators are examining the possibility that a phone call by the driver contributed to or preceded the incident within approximately twelve seconds before impact.
Developments
March 20
"Fino a 12 secondi" before the incident: The conductor was on his phone until just moments prior to the derailment of Tram No. 9 in Milan, according to investigators.
Perspectives
The driver was on the phone until just before impact.
— [Mar 20, 11:15] Tram deragliato a Milano, il conducente al telefono poco prima dello schianto (Unita.it)'No serious injuries; he had finished his call only about twelve seconds prior to the tragedy.'
— "Nessun malore, il conducente aveva chiuso una telefonata appena 12 secondi prima della tragedia" Le ipotesi degli inquirenti sul deragliamento del tram 9 a Milano (Siftrss)'The conductor was on his phone until twelve seconds before the crash.'
— [Mar 20, 10:31] Tram deraliato a Milano: 'Il conducente era al telefono fino a 12 secondi prima' (Sifriss)
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