Two injuries after the tram accident at Leipzig main station!

Two injuries after the tram accident at Leipzig main station!

On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a traffic accident at the Leipzig main station occurred, which caused excitement and temporary impairment of tram traffic. According to lvz.de there was a collision between two trams in the central stop when a tram open when entering another, which exports from track 4. Two people were slightly injured, although the exact nature and severity of the injuries were not communicated.

Due to the impact, one of the lanes derailed easily, which continued to complicate the situation. The power of those affected was mainly due to the securing of traffic, which is why the inner city ring had to be temporarily closed. The exact property damage caused by the accident is currently still being determined what the authorities will continue to employ in the next few days.

additional accident with taxi

Another incident occurred on Monday evening, also at the main train station when a taxi collided with a tram of line 11. As Tag24.de , the 25-year-old taxi driver wanted to drive past a parked car and overlooked the tram coming. The accident occurred around 7:05 p.m. on Kurt-Schumacher-Straße, west of the main train station.

The taxi driver suffered minor injuries in the collision and was medical care on site. Fortunately, there were no other injuries. The estimated property damage amounts to around 6,500 euros. The emergency services were in use with several vehicles to secure the situation and look after the participants.

Both incidents illustrate the challenges that the traffic around the main train station brings. In particular, the close traffic routing and the high emergence of pedestrians, trams and cars can lead to dangerous situations. It remains to be hoped that the responsible bodies will analyze the incidents thoroughly to avoid future accidents.