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Two Tram–Car Collisions in Berlin and Stuttgart Leave Drivers Injured Over Christmas

Police are investigating both crashes and seeking witnesses.

Overview

  • In Berlin’s Marzahn district, a 37-year-old motorist was seriously injured after entering a tram crossing against a red light and being dragged several meters along the tracks.
  • The Berlin tram driver, a 56-year-old woman, was treated on site for shock as the crash scene remained closed until about 19:20, disrupting tram line 16 and BVG bus 197.
  • In Stuttgart, a U15 tram derailed after a collision with a 66-year-old car driver who, according to police, moved into oncoming traffic for reasons that remain unclear.
  • The Stuttgart car driver sustained serious injuries and the 24-year-old tram operator was slightly hurt, while roughly ten passengers on the tram were uninjured.
  • Fire crews re-railed the first tram car in Stuttgart and police estimated property damage at around €100,000 as inquiries continue.