Croydon tram crash families mark 10 years since Sandilands tragedy

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Nov, 09:06 · Archive

Families and survivors of the 2016 Croydon tram derailment that killed seven people mark the tenth anniversary of the tragedy.

On 9 November 2016, a tram approaching a sharp bend near Sandilands tram stop in Croydon failed to slow down as required, derailing and killing seven people whilst injuring 62 others. The speed limit dropped from 50mph to 12mph at that point, but the tram did not slow significantly.

Marilyn Logan, whose husband Philip was killed in the crash, said his death has left her with a permanent void. 'It affects me in lots and lots of ways,' she told MyLondon. 'He was a great odd-job man. If ever anything needed to be done, he was there to do it. A lot of times now when something may crop up, I almost say, "Phil will do it". But Phil's not here now.' Jean Smith, 70, has found it difficult to celebrate special occasions following the death of her son Mark in the crash.

For survivors, the trauma persists. Kevin Snow, 67, was forced to retire at 57 after tendons in his shoulder tore in the impact. 'I've been on the tram so many times that I was used to every acceleration and slowdown,' he recalled. 'But as we passed through the tunnel I suddenly thought "this tram isn't slowing down here".'

Liam Lehane, head of specialist operations at London Ambulance Service, who responded to the crash, described it as 'one of the worst transport disasters' he has seen. 'The enormity of the situation never leaves you,' he said. 'These catastrophic incidents have a lasting impact on emergency service staff of all stripes. There can be an emotional toll that you can't measure, but which is always there.'

The London Ambulance Service is marking the tenth anniversary with a memorial event at Central Parade in New Addington at 11am on Monday, 9 November.

How it is being reported

• Croydon tram crash 'one of worst transport disasters' as 10-year anniversary markedCroydon tram crash: London Ambulance Service officer Liam Lehane recalls one of the worst transport disasters ahead of the 10th anniversary on November 9.This Is Local London · 9 Nov, 08:46
• Croydon tram crash 'one of worst transport disasters' as 10-year anniversary markedCroydon tram crash: London Ambulance Service officer Liam Lehane recalls one of the worst transport disasters ahead of the 10th anniversary on November 9.Croydon Guardian · 9 Nov, 08:46
• 'I've been doing nothing for 10 years': Croydon tram crash survivor says horrors still torment himKevin Snow, 67, was forced to quit work due to injuries sustained in the 2016 Sandilands crashMyLondon · 9 Nov, 06:15
• Croydon tram crash: 10 years on the grief is as heavy as ever say the families left behindMyLondon has caught up with the family of two of the people killed in the Sandilands derailment to hear how the tragedy continues to affect themMyLondon · 9 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Croydon · Sandilands · Marilyn Logan · Philip Logan · Kevin Snow · London Ambulance Service

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