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Seven injured after tram crashes into restaurant in Sweden

An aerial view of Gothenburg’s Old Town
An aerial view of Gothenburg’s Old Town (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
  • A tram derailed in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Thursday night, crashing into a pizzeria.
  • At least seven people were injured and hospitalized following the incident, including the tram driver.
  • The accident occurred at the intersection of Kungsportsavenyn and Vasagatan, leading to the area being cordoned off and tram traffic suspended.
  • Police reported that the tram was traveling at a high speed, causing it to derail and drive into the building.
  • Authorities have initiated an investigation to determine if serious carelessness contributed to the accident and injuries.
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