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Illegal left turn causes crash with Stuttgart light rail, injuring five

One reckless maneuver changed everything. A banned left turn triggered a violent crash, leaving four critically injured and derailing a city’s transit.

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Illegal left turn causes crash with Stuttgart light rail, injuring five

A collision between a car and the U9 light rail line in Stuttgart resulted in significant damage and injuries. Despite the incident, no passengers on the tram were hurt.

The crash occurred when a 57-year-old driver made an illegal left turn, causing the collision. Although the driver's identity remains unknown, he and his four passengers, aged 21 to 85, sustained injuries. Four of them suffered serious injuries. All injured individuals were promptly taken to the hospital for treatment.

The total damage from the crash was estimated at €80,000. Despite the extensive damage, cleanup operations were completed by evening, allowing light rail service to resume.

The illegal left turn by the car driver resulted in five people being injured, with four sustaining serious injuries. The incident caused €80,000 worth of damage, but no passengers on the U9 light rail line were harmed.

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