WALES:
Historic trams collide in Llandudno

Two trams collided on the historic Great Orme

photo: Simon Robinson Car No 4 on the Great Orme Tramway

Tramway at Llandudno, Wales injuring 17 people today (30 April)
The accident occurred at a passing loop above Halfway Station. Neither of the two cars, which were each carrying about 40 people was derailed. According to a BBC report, the accident was caused by a problem with points.

The tramway has been closed temporarily while an investigation takes place. This is to be conducted by the Health and Safety Executitve.

The tramway was opened in 1902 and is today a tourist attraction. It is cable operated and transports passengers from the town of Llanduno, past the Great Orme copper mine to the headland.

Web sources:

Inquiry into tram crash
BBC Online 01 May 2000

Tram collision injures 17 passengers
BBC Online 30 Apr 2000