A serious tram accident occurred in downtown Gelsenkirchen, Germany, when a train collided with a training tram that had suddenly come to a stop. According to police, up to 30 people were injured, several of them seriously, and there are fears of fatalities as three people are fighting for their lives.
In the German city of Gelsenkirchen, near the “Veltins-Arena” soccer stadium, a training tram suddenly came to a stop and was struck by a passenger train.
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Seven people suffered serious injuries, and three of the victims are in critical condition. Fourteen people were diagnosed with minor injuries. pic.twitter.com/bGiF0KuzWZ
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According to authorities, the training tram came to a sudden stop in the city center, near the Veltins Arena. The next train in line, which was carrying passengers, collided with the rear of the training tram, which was either stationary or moving at a very low speed, according to a police spokesperson.
According to NTV, 25 to 30 people were injured in the collision. “Based on the information available so far, seven are seriously injured, while three are in particularly critical condition and the risk to their lives cannot be ruled out,” the police reported.
The causes that led to the sudden stoppage of the training tram on the city’s main thoroughfare remain under investigation. A special traffic accident investigation team, as well as a large contingent of EKAΒ and fire department personnel, are on the scene.
The area around Kurt-Schumacher Street remained cordoned off for several hours after the accident, while tram service was completely suspended in both directions.
Source: ethnos.gr
