Historical eventNovember 92016

2016 Croydon tram derailment

A tram derailment in Croydon, London, killed seven people.

10th anniversary in 2026

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When
Wednesday, November 9 201610 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
Anniversary
10th in 2026
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Dates: From 2016.

What happened

A tram derailment in Croydon, London, killed seven people.

November 9 through the years

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When did 2016 Croydon tram derailment happen?

November 9 2016 — 10 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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