The tram lost control and crashed into a building, hitting several pedestrians and a shop window in the process.
According to rescue services, as a result of the incident, two people died, and about 40 were injured; one of the injured is in critical condition.
The Milan prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation on charges of involuntary manslaughter. Initial expert conclusions indicate the possibility of a "high-speed collision."
According to the newspaper Corriere della Sera, the tram was a new model Tramlink, which began operation in the city just a few weeks ago. Among the possible causes of the accident being considered are a sudden deterioration in the driver's health or a malfunction of the switch mechanism.
