Milano, Italy – Horror struck central Milan on Friday, February 27, 2026, when a tram violently derailed on Via Vittorio Veneto and smashed into a building.

The crash claimed the life of a man instantly, while dozens of passengers and bystanders were injured, some critically.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene, with twenty-five firefighters from five teams battling to free victims and secure the wreckage. Operations began at 16:15 and are ongoing as authorities work to contain the chaos.

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