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Five Hurt as Fire Engine Collides With Tram in Hattingen During Emergency Run

Police opened an inquiry after an overnight recovery of both vehicles.

Overview

  • Authorities revised the injury count to five, including both drivers and three passengers, with all injuries reported as minor.
  • Four people were transported to hospital for evaluation, while others received treatment at the scene.
  • The crash occurred at about 15:55 on Saturday near the main fire station as the crew headed to a reported apartment smoke incident.
  • The impact lifted the tram partly off the tracks, and cranes were used to reset it during a recovery operation that continued until about 3 a.m. Sunday.
  • Both vehicles were left undrivable and towed away, and investigators are reviewing how the junction was entered; the reported smoke was later traced to a smoking microwave.