Five people have died after a tram derailed in Croydon, south London, British Transport Police have said, the Guardian reported.
The driver of the tram has been arrested, and more than 50 people were injured in the incident.
British Transport Police said: “At present, we can confirm five people have sadly died following this incident.” Sources at the scene said eight people were feared dead.
Emergency services were working at the scene near the Sandilands tram stop, in Addiscombe Road, to free people trapped in the two-carriage vehicle.
Transport for London (TfL) said the incident happened inside a tunnel, and images uploaded to social media showed emergency services working at the scene of what police described as a “serious incident”.
Police confirmed the driver of the tram had been arrested but did not give any further detail.