Pictures from the scene show the devastating impact from the tram derailment.

16:45, Fri, Feb 27, 2026 Updated: 16:46, Fri, Feb 27, 2026

Milan tram derailment

A tram has derailed and crashes into a building in Milan (Image: Corriere TV)

A tram has derailed in Milan, with at least one person dead and 29 injured, with several people also reported to be trapped under the vehicle.

The tram on line 9 (bound for Porta Genova) derailed in via Vittorio Veneto in Milan (Porta Venezia area) shortly before 4.15pm local time. The tram derailed and crashed into the window of a shop, killing one person. Emergency services rushed to the scene in a desperate attempt to rescue passengers. One person was also reported to be stuck under the wheels of the tram.

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3 mins ago16:45 Lauran O'Toole

Tram's roof torn open

Footage from the scene show the tram’s roof has been torn off and numerous windows are broken.

A large number of responders are gathered around the tram and a police cordon is in place.

The tram's roof has been torn open

The tram's roof has been torn open (Image: Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP via Getty Images)

8 mins ago16:40 Lauran O'Toole

What time did the incident occur?

The incident occurred shortly before 4.15pm local time, (3.15pm GMT).

The tram was bound for Porta Genova and was traveling from Piazza della Repubblica toward Piazza Oberdan. 

Milan, in northern Italy, is currently in the midst of hosting its Fashion Week and recently hosted the Winter Olympics.

11 mins ago16:37 Lauran O'Toole

Live footage shows police and firefighters at scene

Live footage from the scene shows police officers and firefighters working at the site of the tram derailment.

Emergency services working at the site of the tram derailment

Emergency services working at the site of the tram derailment (Image: Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP via Getty Images)

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16 mins ago16:32 Lauran O'Toole

Where did the tram derail?

The tram on line nine was heading for Porta Genova when it derailed on Via Vitto Veneto.

The vehicle then smashed into a shop window, hitting and killing one person.

21 mins ago16:27 Lauran O'Toole

Good afternoon

Good afternoon. My name is Lauran O'Toole and welcome to our live coverage.

A tram has derailed in Milan, with at least one person dead and 39 injured, with several people also reported to be trapped under the vehicle.

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