Photos: Nigerian man survives after tram derailed in Croydon, London, leaving 7 dead and over 50 injured

Photos: Nigerian man survives after tram derailed in Croydon, London, leaving 7 dead and over 50 injured

Seven people died and over 50 were injured after a crowded tram derailed and overturned in Croydon, South London on Wednesday, November 9th.

The crash occurred as the tram negotiated a sharp bend in the track. Fire crews arrived at the scene and were able to free a number of people. The 42-year-old tram driver from Beckenham, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and is in police custody