Fatal tram accident in Neckarau: Pedestrian crosses tracks!
Fatal tram accident in Neckarau: Pedestrian crosses tracks!
In the Neckarau district of Mannheim, a tragic tram accident occurred on Tuesday. A 64-year-old pedestrian, who crossed the tram tracks on a green strip, was grasped by an approaching tram. Despite the immediate reaction of the 20-year-old tram driver, which gave a warning signal and initiated a full braking, the collision could not be prevented. The pedestrian affected suffered so serious injuries that he was taken to a hospital at the scene of the accident where he later died. This reports the Rheinpfalz about the incident that took place on Neckarauer Strasse.
For the duration of the accident recording, Neckarauer Straße was closed in the direction of Rheinau-Süd. After the Mannheim transport service started, a lane for traffic was released again at 7:06 p.m. Tram traffic was finally possible again from 7.30 p.m.
background to traffic accidents
Road traffic accident statistics provide essential data that help to improve the traffic safety situation. For example, the results enable extensive knowledge of the causes of accidents and the road users involved. In the statistics provided by destatis, detailed information on accidents that benefit legislation, traffic education and road construction.
vision for a safe future
The EU has set itself the goal of no more racing dead in Europe with the "Vision Zero" initiative by 2050. In 2023 there were 2,839 traffic fatalities in Germany, which shows that there is still a lot to do to achieve this ambitious goal. The EU average was 46 traffic fatalities per million inhabitants in 2023, Germany showed a slightly better balance with 34 races per million inhabitants.
But not only deaths are a problem: in the same year there were also around 15,700 alcohol -related accidents with personal injury that cost 193 human lives and resulted in 18,686 injuries. It is clear that traffic safety remains a central topic that affects us all - whether cyclists, drivers or pedestrians.
In view of the growing number of accidents with e-bikes and e-scooters, which recorded 23,744 people in Germany in 2023 in 2023, it is essential to further advance traffic education and education. This is the only way to raise awareness of the dangers in road traffic and ultimately create a safer traffic environment.| Details | |
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| Ort | Neckarauer Straße, Mannheim, Deutschland |
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