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Pedestrian critically injured after late-night Berlin tram collision

A midnight stroll turned tragic when a tram hit a pedestrian in Berlin. Authorities are piecing together what went wrong—and why safety measures failed.

The image shows a red and white tram that has been involved in a crash on the side of the road....
The image shows a red and white tram that has been involved in a crash on the side of the road. There are a few people standing around the tram, and in the background there is a building.

Hit by Tram: Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Head - Pedestrian critically injured after late-night Berlin tram collision

A pedestrian was struck by a tram in northeastern Berlin early on Wednesday. The accident occurred near Prenzlauer Berg. The collision happened shortly after midnight, around 1 a.m. Investigators suspect the pedestrian was standing too close to the tracks when the tram approached. Police have not yet disclosed the person's gender or further details. The exact cause of the incident remains under investigation. Authorities are reviewing footage and witness statements to determine how the pedestrian came to be in such close proximity to the moving tram. The injured individual is receiving treatment for serious head injuries. Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the accident. No further updates have been provided at this time.

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