Car crashes in the track bed: tram traffic in Halle blocked!

Car crashes in the track bed: tram traffic in Halle blocked!

In the Elsa Brändström-Straße in Halle (Saale), there was a traffic accident late Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, around 10:15 p.m., which temporarily paralyzed tram traffic. A car collided shortly after the Robert-Koch-Straße intersection with the track bed of the tram and thus ensured considerable disabilities in local public transport. Dubisthalle.de Merseburger Strasse had to be redirected to avoid the interruption.

But this was not the only incident on Thursday evening. A tram also derailed on Franckeplatz, which increased public transport chaos in Halle. Six people injured themselves in this accident, two of them had to be taken to the hospital. The affected section of the route between Franckeplatz and Saline is currently closed, so that the effects on traffic are also noticeable here mz.de .

The causes and consequences of the accidents

The exact causes of the derailing of the tram on Franckeplatz are still unclear, the police have investigated. Preliminary explanations indicate a defect in a soft one, the last bogie of the derailed tram was only lifted back onto the tracks with hydraulic devices at night, so that the train could finally go back to the depot mz.de .

accidents like these tears large holes in the everyday life of passengers and illustrate the challenges in front of which traffic faces in the cities. Data from last year show that there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany, which is a decline compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the number of accidents with personal injury remains worryingly high; In particular, alcohol and speed crossing are common causes. Statista.com

A look at the traffic situation

Such incidents also illustrate the need to rethink in road traffic. The “Vision Zero” goal, which no longer wants to see any traffic dead by 2050, requires an improved infrastructure and a greater awareness of road users. The fact that alcoholized driving is still a big problem comes into focus.

The traffic situation remains tense, and in particular the passengers concerned must adapt to further detours and restrictions. We hope that the situation will soon calm down and that all traffic routes can be released as soon as possible.