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Woman from Hessisch Oldendorf hit by tram – witnesses wanted!
A pedestrian was hit by a light rail in Hanover and seriously injured. The police are looking for witnesses to the incident.
Woman from Hessisch Oldendorf hit by tram – witnesses wanted!
There was a tragic incident in Hanover on Tuesday in which a 59-year-old pedestrian from Hessisch Oldendorf was hit by a tram. According to reports from Dewezet The accident occurred around 9:30 a.m. in Calenberger Neustadt when the woman wanted to cross Humboldtstrasse.
She had previously been on the central platform before turning onto the street. The collision was violent and the pedestrian sustained serious injuries in the accident. She was immediately taken to a hospital to be treated. Fortunately, the 43-year-old driver of the light rail train and the passengers traveling with him remained physically unharmed.
Police are looking for witnesses
The police have already started an investigation and are looking for witnesses who witnessed the accident. The investigators are particularly interested in information about the traffic lights at the time of the accident. Information can be reported to the Hanover traffic accident service on 0511/109-1888.
Unfortunately, accidents involving light rail vehicles are not uncommon. A recent report from Time points out that as recently as November 19th in Dortmund, a 63-year-old pedestrian was hit by a light rail while crossing tracks. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident, while the passengers in this case were also uninjured.
Safety issues in local transport
The increase in such incidents raises questions about public transport safety. In Stuttgart, for example, the number of accidents involving light rail systems rose by around 40 percent last year, according to a report by Stuttgart News is primarily due to risky turning maneuvers and turning actions by drivers. Around three quarters of light rail accidents cannot be attributed to driver errors.
The challenges of ensuring road safety require attention and consideration from all road users. Clear regulations and a high degree of caution are essential, especially in cities where light rail vehicles and cars share streets.