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Leipzig Police Investigate Tram Collision That Hospitalized Elderly Woman

An 88-year-old woman was struck by a tram at Johannisplatz while crossing on a green light, marking the second pedestrian-tram collision in the area this week.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon when a tram on Line 7 hit the woman as she crossed Johannisplatz toward Querstraße.
  • Despite the tram's right of way and active pedestrian warning lights, it remains unclear if the woman noticed the signals.
  • The woman sustained injuries requiring hospitalization, while damage to the tram was minimal, estimated at around 200 euros.
  • Leipzig Police have launched an investigation into potential negligent bodily injury related to the collision.
  • This is the second tram-pedestrian collision at Johannisplatz this week, following an earlier incident where a 13-year-old boy was lightly injured.