Tag Archives: Sandilands

Tram driver released on bail as crash investigation continues

Posted on November 10, 2016 by insidecroydon

Dane Chinnery is the first of the seven passengers who died in yesterday’s Sandilands tram derailment to have been named. Chinnery was 19. He was identified by friends paying tribute to him on social media, where the Crystal Palace fan … Continue reading →

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Civic and religious leaders to mourn tram victims together

Posted on November 9, 2016 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s civic and religious leaders came together this afternoon to express their sympathy for the victims and the bereaved of today’s horrific Sandilands tram accident. Sunday’s annual civic service, to be held at Croydon Minster to remember the fallen in … Continue reading →

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Ex-UKIP candidate posts vile abuse on Twitter after tram crash

Posted on November 9, 2016 by insidecroydon

A former UKIP parliamentary candidate caused disgust and anger this morning with a tirade of abuse aimed at London transport officials, posted on social media soon after the first reports of the Sandilands tram derailment. Paul Perrin was UKIP’s candidate … Continue reading →

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