Here's What We Know About The Victims Of The Croydon Tram Crash

    An investigation has been launched after a tram derailed and turned on its side in Croydon, south London, killing seven people.

    Philip Seary, a 57-year-old grandfather from New Addington, and Dorota Rynkiewicz, a 35-year-old mother of two, are amongst the six men and one woman confirmed dead when a tram derailed and turned on its side in south London during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

    On Tuesday, 19-year-old Crystal Palace fan Dane Chinnery was confirmed as a victim of the crash.

    Chinnery's friend Tom Dale, 20, told PA said the pair were travelling to work together when the tram derailed. After the crash, Dale said he tried to find Chinnery, but could only find his boot.

    He described the aftermath as like "walking out of a war zone".

    British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed on Sunday Philip Logan, 52, from New Addington, was among those killed in the accident.

    In a statement, his family paid tribute to "Loag", who was "a loving husband to Marilyn, brother to Susan, father to Lee, Tracy, Lisa and Adele, grandfather and great grandfather".

    They said: "He was a true family man and generous friend to all with a magnificently dry sense of humor."

    "Phil was a man with more love compassion and zest for life than words can express. He will be immensely missed by all that knew him."

    Robert Huxley, 63, also from New Addlington, was killed on the tram as he made his usual morning commute – a journey he had made "a thousand times". In a statement, his family said they were "heartbroken" over the loss.

    “Bob was a larger than life character and very hardworking. A loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend to many," they said.
    “This tragedy will have far reaching consequences and impact many people for a significant time.”

    Donald Collett, 62, from Croydon, was also named. In a statement, his family described him as a "well loved, funny and generous man, who could light up a room with his smile".

    "He is tragically leaving behind a loving family, partner, adored friends and work colleagues," they said.

    Mark Smith, 35, was named earlier this weekend as among the seven tram victims.

    His family described Smith as "loving, caring, kind, loyal and popular" and said his death was a "soul-destroying" moment in their lives. "As star that shines twice as bright only shines for half its life, that was our Mark, a son we were very proud of."

    "He touched many lives through the passage of his too-short life. His loss has devastated us all," they said.

    Smith's fiancee, Indre Novikovaite, said he was her "everything" and would be in her heart and their son's heart "forever". "He was, and still is, an amazing dad to our little boy," she continued. "We would give up everything to hold and kiss him again.

    She said: "We love you to the moon and back, you are the best thing that happened in our lives."

    Emergency services were called at 6.13am to an incident at Addiscombe Road, close to the Sandilands tram stop. Pedestrians nearby said they heard a “massive crash”.

    The driver of the tram has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and is being questioned by police. Separately, an investigation by the Rail Accident Investigation Brach (RAIB) into the incident has been launched.

    RAIB, the UK's independent railway accident watchdog, is investigating the incident, which resulted in at least seven fatalities, and 50 serious injuries. RAIB said it was unable to confirm exact numbers at present.

    In a statement released on Thursday, RAIB said the tram in question had to "negotiate a sharp, left-hand curve with a speed limit of 20 km/h (12 mph) before reaching the junction".

    "The derailment occurred on the curve and initial indications suggest that the tram was travelling at a significantly higher speed than is permitted," the statement added.

    "We are currently collecting evidence needed to identify factors relevant to the cause of the accident and its consequences."

    In a statement on Wednesday evening BTP's deputy chief constable Adrian Hanstock described the situation as "complex and challenging", and said officers would be on the scene for at least the next 24 hours carrying out forensic examinations to provide to coroners. “We want to ensure we get this right,” he said.

    On Wednesday evening Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said his "thoughts and prayers are with the friends and families of those who have lost their lives".

    "Our emergency services and Transport for London are working extremely hard under difficult circumstances to treat those who have been injured, and get the situation under control," he said.