Croydon tram crash: Tributes paid to seven victims officially named after tragedy

British Transport Police said Donald Collett, Philip Logan, and Robert Huxley, died when the vehicle overturned near Sandilands tram stop on Wednesday, November 9.

The tram, which derailed on a tight bend carrying commuters on its crowded carriages at around 6.10am, has now been removed from the crash site.

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An investigation continues into what caused the derailment. The driver of the tram was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and later released on bail until May.

Those named last week were 19-year-old Dane Chinnery, Phil Seary, 57, mother Dorota Rynkiewicz and Mark Smith – both 35 years old.

Another 51 people were taken to hospital after the early morning crash, some sustaining life-changing injuries.

Friends and family of some of the seven victims marched together to the site, near Addiscombe Road, on Saturday afternoon to pay tribute to their loved ones.

The families of those lost after the two-carriage train came off the tracks at a “significantly higher speed than is permitted” have paid tribute to their loved ones.

Mr Collett’s family and friends, in a statement, said: “Don was a well loved, funny and generous man, who could light up a room with his smile.

“He is tragically leaving behind a loving family, partner, adored friends and work colleagues.

"Please rest in peace and know you are truly loved and greatly missed."

Donald Collett was named as one of the seven who died in the Croydon tram crash

The family of granddad Mr Logan said: "Philip Logan known to all who knew him as Loag, a loving husband to Marilyn, brother to Susan, father to Lee, Tracy, Lisa and Adele, grandfather and great grandfather.

“He was a true family man and generous friend to all with a magnificently dry sense of humor.

"Phil was a man with more love compassion and zest for life than words can express. He will be immensely missed by all that knew him."

New Addington father-of-four Philip Logan was among those named

A total of six men and one woman died in the crash.

Mr Huxley’s family said: “Early on Wednesday morning, over three days ago, Bob left his home for work and travelled by tram up to east Croydon, a journey he has made a thousand times, sadly and tragically he did not return.

“As you can appreciate for his loved ones it’s been a difficult and uncertain time, the confirmation of his death only came late this afternoon (Saturday).

“Bob was a larger than life character and very hardworking. A loving husband, devoted father and grandfather, brother, uncle and dear friend to many.

“This tragedy will have far reaching consequences and impact many people for a significant time. We are all heartbroken.”

The family of Robert Huxley, from New Addington, have paid tribute to their loved one

Mr Smith was due to marry his fiancée Indra Novikovaite.

In statement she said: "Mark was my lover, my best friend, my everything. He was, and still is, an amazing dad to our little boy.

"We would give up everything to hold and kiss him again.

"We love you to the moon and back, you are the best thing that happened in our lives.

"You are always going to be in our hearts forever and ever."

An extra minute’s silence was added to the Armistice Day ceremony at Croydon Cenotaph, Katherine Road, to remember the victims.

Crystal Palace fan Mr Chinnery was the first victim to be named after the tragedy.

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Mr Chinnery’s cousin Vicki Simms told the Croydon Guardian: “When you don’t have the chance to say goodbye, when someone is taken so soon, in the prime of his life, it makes it so much harder to accept.

“We often take life for granted, but Danes death has taught me that tomorrow is never promised.”

Speaking at the family home three days on from the incident, Mr Seary’s son-in-law Darren Mimms said Mr Seary was a "big, solid man with an even bigger heart”.