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Car crashes into track bed: Tram traffic blocked in Halle!
A traffic accident in Halle on July 17, 2025 blocked tram traffic. Six injured after derailment.
Car crashes into track bed: Tram traffic blocked in Halle!
There was a traffic accident on Elsa-Brändström-Straße in Halle (Saale) late on Thursday evening, July 17, 2025, around 10:15 p.m., which temporarily paralyzed tram traffic. A car collided with the tram track shortly after the Robert-Koch-Straße intersection, causing significant disruption to local public transport. dubisthalle.de reported that the trains now had to be rerouted via Merseburger Straße in order to avoid the interruption.
But this wasn't the only incident on Thursday evening. A tram also derailed at Franckeplatz, which increased the public transport chaos in Halle. Six people were injured in this accident, two of whom had to be taken to hospital. The affected section between Franckeplatz and Saline is currently closed, so the impact on traffic can also be felt here mz.de.
The causes and consequences of accidents
The exact causes of the derailment of the tram at Franckeplatz are still unclear, and the police have started an investigation. Preliminary explanations point to a defect in a switch; the last bogie of the derailed tram was only lifted back onto the tracks with hydraulic equipment during the night, so that the train could finally drive back to the depot mz.de.
Accidents like these tear big holes in the everyday lives of passengers and highlight the challenges that traffic in cities faces. Data from last year shows that there were around 2.5 million road traffic accidents in Germany, which represents a decrease compared to the previous year. Nevertheless, the number of accidents resulting in personal injuries remains worryingly high; Alcohol and speeding in particular are common causes. statista.com
A look at the traffic situation
Such incidents also highlight the need for a rethink in road traffic. The “Vision Zero” goal, which aims to see no more traffic deaths by 2050, requires, among other things, improved infrastructure and greater awareness among road users. The fact that drunk driving is still a major problem comes into particular focus here. statista.com
The traffic situation remains tense and the affected passengers in particular have to prepare for further diversions and restrictions. We hope that the situation will calm down soon and that all traffic routes can be reopened as quickly as possible.