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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Harriet Agerholm

Croydon tram crash: Driver arrested after derailment kills 'at least five'

The driver of a tram which derailed in Croydon, south London, has been arrested, British Transport Police have said.

At least people five people were killed and more than 50 injured in the crash that happened just after 6.10am.

People remained trapped in the wreckage for hours after the carriage overturned.

Officers did not give any more details about the arrest.

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