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Shock in Cologne-Lindenthal: Pedestrian hit by car, traffic paralyzed!
There was an accident in Cologne-Lindenthal on June 5th in which a pedestrian was slightly injured. Traffic disruptions affected.
Shock in Cologne-Lindenthal: Pedestrian hit by car, traffic paralyzed!
On Thursday morning, June 5, 2025, an accident occurred in Cologne-Lindenthal, which led to significant traffic delays. At around 8:15 a.m., a 39-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car at the intersection of Dürener Strasse and Belt. The pedestrian suffered minor injuries in the incident, but the circumstances surrounding the accident are still unclear Review online reported.
As a result of the accident, there were severe traffic delays in the area. KVB lines 7 and 13 were also particularly affected. Line 7 could only run between the Frechen Benzelrath and Haus Vorst stops and between Zündorf and Aachener Straße/Gürtel. Line 13 had similar restrictions and only ran between Slabystrasse and Melatengurtel. A replacement rail service has not been set up Express determines.
Restoration of regular traffic
The traffic arrangement was severely affected by the accident as the belt in the direction of Luxemburger Straße was blocked while the pedestrian was being rescued. Some drivers tried to avoid the railway crossing. From around 8:55 a.m., the train connections returned to normal and the lines ran regularly from then on.
The incident occurred at a time when many people were on their way to work or other appointments. The accident is another reminder of how important safety is in busy intersection areas.
The detailed investigation into the accident is ongoing and the Cologne authorities will continue to monitor the situation in order to prevent further incidents of this type. The city of Cologne is continuously working to improve the traffic infrastructure and minimize such dangerous situations.