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Car Collides With Dresden Tram, Services Rerouted

No injuries were reported, with police still examining the cause.

Overview

  • The collision occurred around 13:45 at the Königsbrücker Straße and Fabricestraße junction in Dresden-Neustadt.
  • Initial police information indicates a 26-year-old Škoda Octavia driver attempted a left turn into Fabricestraße and struck tram line 8 toward Hellerau.
  • The Škoda spun and came to rest in the track bed, while the tram sustained only light damage.
  • Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe temporarily rerouted tram lines 7 and 8 near the Heeresbäckerei stop following the incident.
  • Preliminary estimates put property damage at about €36,000, and the investigation remains open.