LONDON, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- Five people have been killed and dozens more injured as a tram overturned in south London early Wednesday morning, the BBC reported.
The British Transport Police said in a statement: "We continue to work alongside our partners at the scene of a major incident in Croydon."
"We were called at 06:13 after a tram derailed near Sandilands tram stop," said the police statement.
"At present, we can confirm five people have sadly died following this incident," confirmed the statement.
More than 50 others have been taken to hospital with injuries, according to the statement.
Officers are continuing to work at the scene and Rail Accident Investigation Bureau are investigating the cause of the derailment.
"One person has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody," said the statement.
