Milan, fear on the tracks again: tram 27 is on fire. There is a security emergency for ATM vehicles.

Moments of great tension this morning in Milano, where a tram from line 27 was involved in a fire while passing through via Marco Bruto. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 AM, triggered panic among passengers, reigniting concerns about public transport safety in the city.

The dynamics of the incident

According to collected testimonies, the train – carrying about twenty people – came to a sudden stop. "It felt like a sudden brake,” some travelers recounted, describing the immediate spread of smoke and heat inside the vehicle. The doors opened automatically, allowing passengers to quickly exit and get to safety before the situation escalated.

According to initial reconstructions, the flames likely originated from the top of the vehicle, probably involving the pantograph. During the incident, a high-voltage cable detached, falling to the ground and releasing dangerous sparks. The driver of the vehicle, aided by the prompt intervention of the Police, immediately isolated the area, using garbage bins to prevent passersby from approaching the live electrical cable.

Rescue and testimonies

The Firefighters quickly intervened on the scene, extinguishing the fire, along with emergency medical personnel from 118. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, although the fright was significant, especially for the families on board.

"I was on my way to work when it happened – says Mervin Lize, 48 –. Next to me was a mother with two small children; the youngest, in a stroller, started crying.” Other passengers, like Giuseppe Collu, 64, described the chaos of the following minutes, with rescue teams arriving about ten minutes after the event.

A climate of alert

This morning's episode inevitably reminded citizens of the recent series of incidents that have affected the Milan tram network in the last two weeks, including the tragic derailment of tram 9 on viale Vittorio Veneto. Although in this case there were no casualties or injuries, the incident raises new questions about the state of the vehicles and traffic safety, issues that remain at the center of the citywide debate.