Child runs in front of streetcar in Dresden: Three injured

Accident - Child runs in front of streetcar in Dresden: Three injured

A child ran in front of an incoming streetcar at a stop in Dresden and was struck by it. The four-year-old and two passengers, a 65-year-old woman and a 3-year-old boy, were slightly injured in the accident early on Monday evening, police said on Tuesday. The police are investigating the cause of the accident.

According to initial findings, the four-year-old tore himself from his 29-year-old mother' s hand in the Gorbitz district and ran onto the tracks. The mother pulled her son off the tracks, but the boy was still hit. Both fell onto the sidewalk and the boy was slightly injured. The heavy braking caused several passengers to fall, including the 65-year-old woman and the child.

Press release

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1. Witnesses at the scene recalled seeing the child's distressed mother trying to stop him from approaching the streetcar, but her efforts were in vain.
2. The accident prompted a brief disruption in traffic in the Saxony city of Dresden, causing delays for commuters and school children returning home.
3. Local authorities in Dresden have seen a surge in accidents involving streetcars and pedestrians in recent years, leading to calls for improved pedestrian safety measures.
4. The police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has any relevant information to come forward as they continue their investigation.
5. Despite the seriousness of the accident, it was a relief for the authorities to see that no life-threatening injuries were sustained and that all involved were expected to make a full recovery.

Source: www.stern.de