Shock at tram accident in Strasbourg: 30 injured in the tunnel!

On Saturday afternoon, a serious tram accident occurred in Strasbourg, in which several people were injured. According to report from Bo.de two trams in the tunnel under the main train station. According to the first estimates, there were about 30 injuries, 15 of whom had to be transported to the hospital. The Situation continued to complicate due to the close location in the tunnel. In addition to the affected line D, which runs from Poteries via the main train station to Kehl, tram lines A and C were also affected. A total of around 100 people were involved in the incident.

The police stated that one of the trams were derailed and then collided with the oncoming tram. According to reports, one of the trams is said to have suddenly driven backwards quickly before the accident passed. Strasbourg's mayor Jeanne Barseghian confirmed that nobody died and nobody floats in mortal danger. Many of the passengers suffered injuries or were in shock. A large contingent of around 120 firefighters as well as numerous rescue workers and police forces was deployed at the main train station.

Details on the collision

like nau.ch reported, the two trams also collided at the stop at the train station. At least 20 people were injured, including eight seriously injured. A tram is said to have accidentally driven to another track and rammed a second tram at the stop. The rescue workers ask the population to avoid the areas of Place des Halles, Gare and Boulevard du Président Wilson to ensure accessibility for emergency services.