Tragic accident in Oberbilk: Cyclists of tram seriously injured!

Tragic accident in Oberbilk: Cyclists of tram seriously injured!

On Wednesday evening, October 9, 2024, a serious traffic accident occurred in Düsseldorf-Oberbilk, which brought a 21-year-old cyclist into acute danger. At 8:51 p.m., in heavy rain, the cyclist collided with a tram, which led to considerable injuries.

According to the investigation, a 57-year-old driver of tram line 701 on Oberbilker Allee drove towards Siegburger Straße. At the intersection to Schmiedestrasse, the young cyclist wanted to turn left at a red light. He was on the left turn lane that runs over the rails of the tram. So far it remains unclear why the tram driver did not notice the cyclist when he was traveling in this area.

the collision and its consequences

When the tram driver reached the point where the cyclist was located, he initiated an emergency braking due to the poor visibility due to the rain. However, the braking came too late to prevent the collision. The impact was so violent that the cyclist was thrown off the tram against its windscreen. As a result, he remained seriously injured on the road.

The tram driver reported a shock, while the cyclist was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he was medical care. The investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident has been initiated immediately. As reported Cyclists or the progress of the investigation available. However, the incident raises important questions about safety in traffic, especially in bad weather conditions.