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68-year-old dies after an accident with trams in Vienna-Hernals
Fatal accident in Vienna-Hernals: 68-year-old from tram, despite the emergency braking, he died in the hospital.
68-year-old dies after an accident with trams in Vienna-Hernals
In a tragic incident in Vienna-Hernals, a 68-year-old man was hit by a tram on Wednesday evening. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. when the senior entered the tracks right in front of the approaching rail vehicle. The tram driver immediately initiated an emergency braking, but could not prevent the collision, reported kosmo.at .
The impact was violent and hurled the man to the ground. Despite quick medical help from the rescue workers of the Vienna professional rescue, the 68-year-old died of his serious injuries in the hospital a short time later. The traffic accident command of the Vienna State Police Directorate is currently conducting investigations into the exact course of the accident.
background to tram accidents
Accidents between trams and pedestrians or cyclists are relatively rare in Germany, but often very serious. This resulted in a comprehensive investigation, which was commissioned by the Federal Street system (BAST). The aim was to analyze traffic safety on crossing systems for foot and bike traffic via tram tracks, such as stuva .
Research included a seven -year accident analysis in which 1,190 accidents were registered. It was shown that accidents on track crossings are mostly isolated cases and that no systematic deficits in the infrastructure could be identified as the cause of the accident. However, heterogeneity was found in the design of such crossing systems that make it difficult to recognize the track crossings.
- comprehensive surveys in German cities to form the forms and equipment of the track crossings were carried out.
- The behavior of pedestrians when crossing plays an important role in traffic safety.
- Inattentiveness and time pressure are common causes of dangerous situations.
The researchers recommend public campaigns for clarifying safe behavior in track crossings and the continuous improvement of traffic safety. These measures are particularly important to prevent tragic incidents similar to that of those who have taken place in Vienna-Hernals.