Investigations into the tram derailment in Milan that caused two deaths and fifty-four injuries continue, with two witnesses being questioned by prosecutors.
Investigations are ongoing regarding the February 27 tram derailment on line 9 in Milan, which tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left fifty-four others injured. This morning, two witnesses were questioned by prosecutors Elisa Calanducci and Corinna Carrara, who are overseeing the case. The tram driver, Pietro M., aged sixty, with thirty-four years of experience at Atm (the local public transport company), is currently under investigation for railway disaster, negligent homicide, and personal injury.
According to sources from Adnkronos, the two witnesses summoned to the Public Prosecutor's Office are both employees of Atm. The first witness received a call from the indicted driver, who reportedly expressed to him at the start of his shift that he had injured his left big toe while attempting to lift a disabled passenger's wheelchair. The second witness had arrived at the scene of the derailment and is expected to provide crucial information regarding the circumstances surrounding the event.
The gravity of this incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns regarding public transportation in urban settings like Milan. With two fatalities and many injuries, the investigations aim to uncover the factors that led to the derailment, potentially impacting policy and operational changes within Atm and the broader scope of public transport safety in Italy.
