accident - Trams collide in Augsburg: numerous injured
At the collision of two trams in Augsburg, according to initial police reports, around 20 people have been injured. Six people were taken to the hospital for treatment, said a police spokeswoman. The other affected individuals were treated on site. The spokeswoman could not provide further details about the injured at first. Numerous forces from the rescue services and police have rushed to the scene.
The exact cause of the accident is still unclear. One of the trams reportedly collided with the other. The police are asking witnesses for tips.
The accident site in the area of the Red Gate has been closed for traffic. The closure is expected to last, according to Police, approximately several hours more. Traffic restrictions in the city center are to be expected.
The accident in Augsburg, which involved two trams, has prompted increased presence of police and rescue services in Swabia, a region in Bavaria. Some of the injured individuals were transported to hospitals in Augsburg, as per the police communications. Despite the efforts of emergency services, the exact reasons behind the collisions among the numerous accidents in Bavarian traffic remain under investigation by the police.
