As a result of the incident, the tram lost control and crashed into a building, hitting passersby and a shop window.
Rescuers reported two fatalities and more than 40 injuries, among whom one person is in critical condition.
The Milan prosecutor's office has initiated an investigation, considering the possibility of charges for involuntary manslaughter. Initial findings from experts indicate a "high-speed collision."
According to information from the publication Corriere della Sera, the tram was a new model Tramlink, which began operations in Milan just a few weeks ago. Among the possible causes of the accident are a sudden deterioration in the driver's health or a malfunction of the switch mechanism.
