In a startling incident in the heart of Oslo (Capital of Norway), a tram derailed and smashed into a phone and computer store, injuring four individuals, though none of the injuries were severe. The accident occurred on Tuesday at a busy intersection along Storgata, near Oslo’s main train station.
According to eyewitness Mohnsin Munir, the tram was moving at an unusually high speed when it failed to make a left turn, instead continuing straight and derailing into the shop.
Norwegian police reported that approximately 20 passengers were aboard the tram at the time of the derailment. The tram driver, who remains unnamed, has been named a suspect in the ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident.
Photographic evidence from the scene depicted the front carriage of the tram deeply embedded into the shopfront, causing significant structural damage. Emergency services confirmed that while the crash resulted in considerable property damage, all injuries were minor, with treatment provided on-site.
The Norwegian Safety Investigation Authority is expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the derailment. As a precaution, the four-story building where the shop is located was evacuated to assess any potential structural instability following the impact.
Sporveien, the company responsible for managing Oslo’s trams and subway, noted that the city’s tram network transports around 50 million passengers annually. This incident has raised concerns about tram safety and operational procedures in one of Europe’s busiest capitals.
As the investigation unfolds, Oslo’s transport authorities and the public await further details on what led to this dramatic derailment and subsequent crash.
