Shock in Leipzig: Pedestrian of tram captured and injured!

Shock in Leipzig: Pedestrian of tram captured and injured!

On Wednesday morning, the Leipzig East experienced a serious accident when a pedestrian was hit by a tram. The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Dresdner Straße, at the height of the intersection to Weidmannstrasse. So far, no precise information is known about the severity of the pedestrian injuries. She was immediately taken to the hospital after the police were alerted to make a first assignment. At the accident site, a walker was also found after the incident, who was probably in possession of the injured woman, which indicates the age of those affected.

The tram driving in the city, which was involved in the accident, led to the detour of Tram lines 4 and 7. These had to be diverted between the main train station and Koehlerstraße via Friedrich-List-Platz and Kohlgartenstraße. The detour temporarily impaired tram traffic, but the situation has now normalized again. The police started the investigation into the exact course of the accident to find out how this incident could come about.

Investigations run

The exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear, since authorities have so far not published any detailed information on the collision. The investigation will examine both the eyewitness reports and possible technical weaknesses of the tram. It is not the first time that this intersection leads to incidents, which raises legitimate questions about safety for pedestrians, especially for older people.

The residents of Dresdner Straße and regular passengers are concerned about the safety on this traffic route. Some had already pointed out dangerous situations that arise there due to the high traffic density and proximity to stops. In the past, there have been several incidents that clarify the need for secure over -the -way and better traffic rules in this area.

Despite the current normalization of the traffic conditions, it remains to be seen which measures the city administration and the transport companies will take in the future to increase safety for pedestrians and prevent further accidents.

For more information about the incident and the diversions of the tram lines, readers can read the articles from lvz.de and tag24.de