A tram derailed and crashed into a building in Milan on Friday afternoon, killing one person and injuring 38 others.

The incident occurred around 4:00 PM local time as the line 9 tram was en route to Porta Genova. The vehicle struck pedestrians and a shop window.

Among the injured, one person is in critical condition, six are seriously injured, and the remaining suffered minor injuries.

Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the derailment. The exact circumstances remain under review.