Fatal tram accident in Leipzig: Police are looking for witnesses!

Fatal tram accident in Leipzig: Police are looking for witnesses!

Lützner Straße/Busbahnhof Lindenau, Leipzig, Deutschland - A tragic traffic accident occurred on March 25, 2025 in Leipzig at the Lützner Straße/Busbahnhof Lindenau bus station. At around 9:35 a.m., the tram of line 15 had to initiate an emergency braking when a pedestrian carelessly crossed the street. As a result of the braking, a senior citizen fell on the train and was seriously injured. Unfortunately the woman died later in the hospital.

The police are now looking for the unknown pedestrian, whose identity has not yet been clarified. She asks the public for clues in order to be able to extend the incident. In particular, witnesses who were at the stop at the stop or have further information are asked to report. The contact point for information is the Leipzig Transport Police Inspection, accessible on the phone number (0341) 255 - 2850 during the day, or under 255 - 2910 outside of office hours.

Investigations and public views

The police investigation are still at the beginning. [Blick] (https://www.blick.de/leipzig/tedlicht-strassenbahnutrall-in-leipzig-politz-zeucht-Zzeucht-zeiten-article 13844133) reports that the officials deal intensively with the case. The search for the pedestrian and other possible witnesses is of high priority to get to the bottom of the events.

In such a tragic incident, it is not only important to find the person responsible, but also to comprehensively clarify the circumstances that led to the emergency braking of the tram. The police appeal to road users to be particularly attentive.

Witnesses of the events around the Lützner Straße/Busbahnhof Lindenau bus station are asked to report immediately. Each hint can be crucial for the progress of the investigation, and the police hope for further clarity about the incident.

The city of Leipzig and its citizens mourn the deceased senior citizen who got into a tragic situation through the careless act of another road user. It is an urgent appeal to everyone to behave in a traffic -confident and considerate manner.