A tram derailed in Milan, Italy, killing at least one person and injuring 39 others, some seriously.

The crowded tram was traveling between Republic Square and Porta Venezia around 16:00 local time (15:00 GMT) when it appeared to crash into the side of a building.

Numerous ambulances are at the scene, with reports of people trapped in the wreckage.

Passengers described hearing a noise underneath the tram, after which it veered off, gathered speed, and hit a building.

Source: www.bbc.com