Dozens injured in head-on German tram collision
A head-on collision between two trams in Duesseldorf, Germany, resulted in over 50 injuries on May 23. Emergency services responded promptly, with 28 individuals requiring hospitalization. The cause of the accident is under investigation by local police.
- ▪The collision occurred at a busy intersection around 11:30 AM.
- ▪More than 50 people were injured in the accident.
- ▪Emergency services treated 28 individuals at the scene and transported another 28 to hospitals.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 01:35:49 +0800 |
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Dozens injured in head-on German tram collisionSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 24, 2026, 01:35 AMUpdated May 24, 2026, 01:35 AMFRANKFURT - Two trams collided head-on in the German city of Duesseldorf on May 23, injuring over 50 people, including many who needed hospital treatment, the fire service said.The accident happened at around 11.30am (5.30pm in Singapore) at a busy intersection of the western city, and emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene.Twenty-eight of the injured were taken to hospital, while another 28 were more lightly injured and received treatment at the scene, said a fire service statement.The cause of the accident was not immediately clear and police have launched an investigation.
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