Two dead after tram derails and crashes into building in Milan

At least two people have died and dozens have been injured after a tram derailed and crashed into a building in Milan.In the incident, which occurred at around 4pm local time on Friday afternoon, a number 9 tram was traveling along Vittorio Veneto street in Milan when it suddenly made a turn instead of going straight on the tracks.The tram derailed and crashed into a building, smashing the window of a restaurant and knocking down a traffic light.The tram crushed one person to death, who was reportedly trapped under the wheel of the tram.Ambulances, firefighters and municipal police were at the scene. Rescue operations are underway.A tent has been set up by civil protection teams to assist the injured.According to reports, four people have been taken to hospital.One passenger told ANSA that the crash felt like an 'earthquake.'