Construction project causes 50,000 euros of harm to overhead line

Fribourg: Latest Developments in News Update - Construction project causes 50,000 euros of harm to overhead line

A crane accidentally clipped an overhead tram wire while working on construction in Freiburg. The resulting damage is expected to cost around 50,000 euros, according to police reports released on Wednesday. The tram's torn cable dangled onto the tracks, touching an incoming tram. Luckily, this caused the approaching train to stop without harming anyone. The passengers of the stopped tram were safely evacuated. On Tuesday evening, heavy machinery was used to remove the damaged tram from the scene.

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