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Croydon tram crash leaves at least five dead and 50 injured
Driver arrested as investigators say tram was travelling ‘at significantly higher speed than is permitted’ when it derailed
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Metrolink tram driver sacked for speeding on Oldham line

Not the same incident or even the same tram system, but a similar situation of speeding.
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Croydon tram victims 'ejected through windows' during crash
Interim report reveals tram was travelling faster than initially thought but signs were too late to allow adequate braking
Second interim report following a fatal accident involving a tram near Sandilands Junction, Croydon, 9 November 2016 (RAIB)
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Four Croydon tram drivers admit falling asleep at controls
investigation finds concerns over failsafe device, and one driver alleges irregular shift patterns caused fatigue
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