US EditionDozens Injured in Strasbourg Tram Collision Near Central Station
- Two trams collided in Strasbourg, causing dozens of injuries, though none were critical, according to authorities.
- Around 50 people sustained injuries such as scalp wounds and clavicle fractures, but no one was in critical condition.
- An investigation was launched to determine the cause of the collision, which occurred in a tunnel near the central station.
- Mayor Jeanne Barseghian described the incident as a 'brutal collision' and thanked emergency responders for their efforts.
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At Least 65 People Injured in Tram Collision Inside Railway Station
Two trams in the French city of Strasbourg accidentally collided inside of the city's central railway station on Jan. 11Romboe Boetzle/Anadolu via Getty Personnel carry an injured person on a stretcher outside the Strasbourg railway station.At least 65 people were injured after two trams collided in the French city of Strasbourg.According to reports from the Associated Press, AFP, BBC and local French outlet RFI (Radio France International), the…
Strasbourg tram accident leaves dozens injured
A terrifying crash in the heart of Strasbourg has left dozens of people injured after two trams collided in a city centre tunnel on the afternoon of January 11. Thankfully, no critical injuries have been recorded. It could have been much worse, according to authorities. Around 50 people were said to have sustained injuries ranging from scalp wounds to fractured collarbones and sprained knees… Source
Investigation into French tram crash as number of injuries rises to 68
The toll from a collision of two trams in Strasbourg has risen to 68 injured in a rare accident that sowed panic near the eastern French city's main train station, authorities said Sunday. An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
Two trams collided at Strasbourg station yesterday afternoon, injuring 68 people, who, according to the final report published today by the prefecture, are “in conditions of relative emergency.” The accident occurred shortly before 16:00, when a tram stopped on the platform was violently hit head-on by the tram that was in front of it. The latter, forced to stop due to a traffic jam on the tracks before the next station, started to reverse for r…
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