Churches joined the Prime Minister in assuring affected families of their prayers after five people died and 50+ were hospitalised when a tram tipped over in Croydon. Emergency services spent hours freeing trapped people. Theresa May said, ‘My thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected. The Government is closely in touch with the emergency services to ensure that all that is necessary is being done.’ Tom Thompson, senior pastor at Croydon Vineyard church, said, ‘As the people of God, we want to stand up and say that we recognise this as a moment that requires our solidarity with our community'. The assistant priest at a local Catholic Church said, ‘People need a sympathetic ear, empathy, someone who perhaps can bring a different perspective to things; we are ready for people all the time, whether it's major or minor incidents in their lives.’