68-Year-Old Man Severely Injured in Biesdorf Tram Accident
A 68-year-old man was severely injured after being hit by a tram in Biesdorf. The incident caused disruptions to tram services on lines M8 and 18 for four hours.
The pedestrian, a 68-year-old man, attempted to cross the street without checking for approaching trams. A 36-year-old tram driver emergency-braked but was unable to avoid the collision. The man was thrown several meters, landing on the railway platform with life-threatening head and torso injuries. A witness rushed to provide first aid until emergency services arrived. Both the pedestrian and the tram driver were taken to the hospital for treatment.
Investigations into the incident are being handled by a specialized traffic crime unit from Police Directorate 3 (East). Services on lines M8 and 18 were disrupted in both directions for four hours following the accident.
The name of the specialist leading the investigation is not publicly available. The incident serves as a reminder for pedestrians to always check for approaching vehicles before crossing streets. The pedestrian's condition remains critical.
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