Milan Tram Derailment Kills Two, Injures Dozens

A tram derailed in central Milan, Italy, on Friday, February 27, 2026, resulting in two fatalities and more than two dozen injuries, according to officials. The incident occurred on the city’s Viale Vittorio Veneto, a major thoroughfare.

Details of the Incident

The tram, operating on Line 9, left the tracks around 4:00 PM local time (15:00 GMT) and collided with a building as reported by the Associated Press. Initial reports indicate the tram may have hit a traffic light and damaged a restaurant window before impacting the building according to the BBC.

Casualties and Injuries

Two people were killed in the derailment. One of the victims was a 60-year-old man who was struck by the tram as a pedestrian as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore. The other fatality and the majority of the injured were passengers on board the tram. More than 40 people were injured, with at least 49 hospitalized according to Areu, the regional emergency agency. Two patients were hospitalized in critical condition (red code) at the Policlinico and Niguarda hospitals, while 20 were admitted with yellow code injuries, and 27 with green code injuries.

Investigation and Response

The cause of the derailment is currently under investigation. The tram driver reported feeling ill before the incident and is undergoing medical evaluation and will be questioned by investigators as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore. Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala was present at the scene according to the Associated Press. Prosecutor Marcello Viola and prosecutor Elisa Calanducci are also involved in the investigation.

Impact on Milan

The incident occurred in a central area of Milan, which recently hosted the Winter Olympics and is preparing to host the Paralympic Games. The Viale Vittorio Veneto is a key thoroughfare in the city.