RAIB launch investigation into fatal Supertram accident

The RAIB have started an investigation into an accident on 22nd December 2016 at Woodbourn Road on the Stagecoach Supertram Meadowhall line which saw an elderly pedestrian hit by a tram as he crossed the tracks. The 81 year old was taken to hospital but sadly died from his injuries the following day. The man was crossing the tracks on the designated crossing to the north of the platforms but as no-one had requested to either board or alight the tram it was not stopping and was travelling at approximately 13mph as it headed towards Meadowhall. The investigation will seek to identify the sequence of events and consider any factors which may have influenced the actions of the tram driver and pedestrian.