Shock in Schriesheim: 13-year-old from tram!

Shock in Schriesheim: 13-year-old from tram!

On Thursday, a regrettable accident occurred in Schriesheim, in the Rhein-Neckar district, when a 13-year-old boy was hit by a tram. The incident happened shortly before 11:30 a.m. at the Schriesheim train station. In the meantime, the boy stayed near the platform when there was an unfortunate incident in which his foot got between the platform and the entering tram.

The exact circumstances that led to this incident are still unclear. The boy was immediately taken to the hospital, where his injuries had to be treated. So far, information about the severity of the injuries is not available. The accident also has an impact on rail traffic in the region because there is an impairments in the area.

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The Mannheim transport service has taken over the investigation into the exact expiry of the accident. In the future, it will be checked which factors may have led to this accident. Fortunately, tram accidents are rare, but they can have serious consequences in the event of carelessness or misunderstandings about traffic safety.

accidents in which passengers are injured near train stations are reminiscent of how important it is to move carefully and carefully in local transport. The authorities therefore advise you to always make sure that you remain safe from platforms, especially when trains or trams are in.

The current events on the rail network also underline the importance of traffic safety in urban areas. A comprehensive information campaign could help to raise awareness of the dangers and prevent accidents in the future.

For detailed information on the incident, it is recommended to report the reporting to keep an eye on www.presseportal.de