As a result of the incident, the tram lost control and crashed into a building, hitting several pedestrians and a shop window.
According to rescue services, two people died, and about 40 were injured, including one in critical condition.
The Milan prosecutor's office has launched an investigation, classifying the case as involuntary manslaughter. Initial data suggests the possibility of a "high-speed collision."
According to the publication Corriere della Sera, the tram involved in the accident is a new model Tramlink, which started operating in Milan just a few weeks ago. Among the possible causes of the accident are a sudden deterioration in the driver's condition or possible malfunctions in the switch mechanism.
