Woman killed after being knocked down by tram

[Janet]

A woman was killed after being knocked down by the tram in the Las Mantecas area of La Laguna, Metropolitano de Tenerife has confirmed. The Policía Nacional are investigating the poor woman's death, causes of which are still unknown, on Line 1 heading from La Laguna to Santa Cruz at 12.26 this lunchtime. The tram service is currently still operating between the Intercambiador and Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC), and another stretch between Guajara and Avenida de La Trinidad. It is closed in the intervening points where free buses are being laid on for passengers until there is judicial authorization for the removal of the woman's body. This is the first fatal accident for the tram service since it came into operation in June 2007. Tranvía de Tenerife has asked for "prudence and respect" in social networks in discussion of the tragedy and its possible causes. JA

[Myrtle Hogan-Lance]

A sobering warning.  I was standing on a crossing where I should not have been the other day when the tram came by and nearly got me.  Never again. 

[Michael]

How fast do they go?

[Janet]

maximum speed is 70 km/h but uphill and in towns, much slower, perhaps around 40 km/h, I'd say.

[Janet]

As of 2pm, tram authorities say the line was fully opened again. Policía Nacional are investigating, but did say that the evidence suggests it to be a case of suicide.