- Injured leave hospital after tram accident
Following the collision between a tram and a city bus in Freiburg, all injured parties have left the hospital. A police spokesperson confirmed this. In the accident at an intersection on Monday evening, twelve people were lightly injured - nine of them were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The cause of the collision between the two vehicles is currently unclear, and investigations are ongoing. Technical recordings and the operation of traffic signals will be examined, and witnesses will be questioned.
The incident occurred on a major thoroughfare, causing significant traffic congestion during rush hour. The tram, which was crossing, derailed due to the impact.
The authorities have initiated an investigation to determine the factors leading to the collision, and it's anticipated that the Commission may issue implementing acts to enhance safety measures in such intersections. Following the derailment, the tram company has committed to conducting a comprehensive review of its vehicles' safety and maintenance procedures.
