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Boy, 9, Struck by Tram at Chemnitz Vita-Center, Seriously Injured

Police are conducting an on-site investigation following the collision.

Overview

  • The collision occurred Friday evening on Wladimir-Sagorski-Straße near the Vita-Center in the Morgenleite district after a Line 5 tram departed toward Südring.
  • According to initial police information, the child crossed the tracks shortly before being hit.
  • The boy was trapped under the tram, was freed by firefighters, and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
  • The 55-year-old tram driver was not injured, and early reports indicated no property damage.
  • Police sealed off the Wladimir-Sagorski-/Burkhardtsdorfer Straße area for the investigation, and tram services faced delays and possible cancellations.