Fatal tram accident in Linz: cyclist trapped under railcar

Fatal tram accident in Linz: cyclist trapped under railcar

On April 22, 2025, there was a tragic accident in Linz-Urfahr in Upper Austria in which a cyclist was hit by a tram. The incident occurred shortly after noon, more precisely at 12:49 p.m., at the intersection between Ferihumerstrasse and Wildbergstrasse. The cyclist was trapped under the railcar as a result of the collision and suffered fatal injuries.

The emergency services that were alerted, including an emergency doctor and the fire department, were no longer able to help the injured woman. When the emergency services arrived, resuscitation was no longer possible and the woman died at the scene of the accident. The cyclist's death was officially confirmed by Linz AG, which also promised further information about the incident. Police are currently investigating and will release additional details shortly.

Background of the accident

Cases like this underline the risks that exist in road traffic, particularly when there is contact between cyclists and trams. According to current statistics, public transport accidents remain a significant safety problem in urban areas. In particular, interactions between different road users can lead to tragic incidents. Eurostat provides comprehensive data and analysis on road safety to better understand and prevent such incidents.

A thorough investigation into the accident will now take place in Linz. The tragic circumstances remind all road users to always be vigilant and follow standard safety precautions to increase road safety.

As reporting by 5min.at shows, there will be more information about this incident in the coming days as police work through and analyze the details to avoid similar tragedies in the future. heute.at will also continue to follow developments and publish newsworthy information about this serious accident.