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Collision in Munich: Taxi crashes in tram accident!
Accident between a taxi and a tram in Munich on April 19, 2025. Driver slightly injured, fire brigade on duty.
Collision in Munich: Taxi crashes in tram accident!
On Saturday evening, April 19, 2025, an accident occurred between a taxi and a tram on Bayerstrasse, Munich, which triggered emergency calls from the public at 10:09 p.m. The integrated control center immediately alerted the fire department and rescue service with the keyword “Traffic accident – person trapped”.
At the scene of the accident it turned out that the tram was empty at the time of the accident and there were no other people on the tram affected. The tram driver was largely uninjured and was cared for. The 30-year-old taxi driver, who was locked in the vehicle, had a different fate.
Rescue and situation on site
The fire department managed to free the injured taxi driver. However, after treatment on site, the man decided not to be transported to the hospital. Despite his injuries, he was responsive and in a stable condition. The tram was then reversed to remove the wedged taxi.
During the course of the work, the road was cleaned of various vehicle parts and operating materials. The Munich transport company took over the control and inspection of the tram while the police began investigations into the exact cause of the accident.
Traffic conditions and safety
Munich is known for its high traffic volume, which often leads to traffic jams, traffic delays and corresponding accidents. This situation is further facilitated by the location of the Munich ring road, which is surrounded by several motorways. The public can follow important traffic reports and information about the current traffic situation on the motorways around Munich.
The fire department cannot currently quantify the exact property damage caused by the collision. The police investigation and the analysis of eyewitness reports should provide further clarity about the causes of the incident. Meanwhile, the relevant authorities will continue to be informed about the road safety situation.
For further detailed information, the reports can be found on Fireworld, Mercury and Day24 be read.