Deadly Tram Derailment in Milan Leaves Two Killed, 40 Injured (VIDEO)

A tram derailed and crashed on Viale Vittorio Veneto in Milan, Italy, leaving at least two people dead and 40 others injured, local authorities said.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after the accident, securing the area and assisting passengers trapped inside the damaged tram. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals, with several reported to be in serious condition.

One passenger on the tram and another on the street were killed, with none of the other injured in a life-threatening condition.

🔴ITALY 🇮🇹| #Accident : a tram derailed in #Milan, killing 1 and injuring 39 on Friday, February 27. Tram line 9, heading towards Porta Genova, derailed on Via Vittorio Veneto around 4:15 PM and, carried by its momentum, crashed into a shop after hitting some pedestrians. pic.twitter.com/scZfDe1M83

— Nanana365 (@nanana365media) February 27, 2026

Officials have opened an investigation into the cause of the derailment. Preliminary reports indicate the tram veered off the tracks along the busy central avenue before coming to a halt.

City authorities expressed condolences to the families of the victims and said efforts are focused on providing medical care to the injured and restoring normal traffic flow in the area.

A tram derailed and crashed on Viale Vittorio Veneto in Milan, Italy 🇮🇹

At least one person was killed and 40 others were injured. pic.twitter.com/YjMNKqQQAv

— Disaster News (@Top_Disaster) February 27, 2026