Accident - Wheelchair user hit by streetcar on Christmas Eve
A wheelchair user was hit and seriously injured by a streetcar on the M5 line in Berlin-Mitte on Christmas Eve. The 45-year-old suffered injuries to his left leg in Invalidenstraße on Sunday evening, as the police reported on Tuesday. The man was taken to a clinic. The 62-year-old driver of the M5 streetcar was uninjured, but was reportedly visibly affected by the incident.
The police are investigating. According to initial findings, the wheelchair user wanted to cross Invalidenstraße away from the pedestrian crossing.
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The police are urging drivers to exercise extra caution during the holiday season, given the increased number of pedestrians, including wheelchair users, on the streets. The incident on Christmas Eve serves as a grim reminder of the importance of traffic safety.
The accident on Christmas Eve has sparked calls for improved wheelchair accessibility on Berlin's streets. Many invalidenstraßen, or 'invalid streets', lack the necessary ramps and curb cuts to make them accessible.
The driver of the streetcar involved in the accident on Christmas Eve is said to be undergoing emotional support sessions to help him cope with the incident.
In similar incidents, Berlin transportation authorities have been criticized for not doing enough to ensure the safety of disabled pedestrians, prompting calls for more inclusive urban planning.
Source: www.stern.de
