Terrible collision in Mannheim: tram rams car!

Terrible collision in Mannheim: tram rams car!

On Monday evening, June 16, 2025, there was a traffic accident in Mannheim that caused some excitement. Around 6:30 p.m., a tram collided with a car near the University Hospital in the Wohlge district. A 52-year-old driver and a 58-year-old tram driver were involved in the incident. Fortunately, the tram driver and the passengers were unharmed, but the driver was slightly injured and had to be taken to a hospital. The Tagesschau reports of property damage of around 17,000 euros, while the car of the 52-year-old had to be towed.

What exactly happened? According to the initial investigations by the police, the driver wanted to drive to Käfertaler Straße on Röntgenstraße in the direction of Feudenheim via the turning loop. The traffic lights for its direction had switched to green, which means that it could cross the rails. At that moment, however, the tram drove into the intersection, which led to the collision. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear for the time being.

rescue and traffic measures

The fire brigade was on site with more than 30 emergency services to control the situation and ensure that the injured could be cared for quickly. The traffic on Röntgenstrasse was affected by the accident. But there is good news: rail traffic could be resumed around 8:30 p.m. so that the situation normalized faster. The incident shows once again how important security measures are in road traffic.

accident statistics in road traffic

The statistics of the Federal Statistical Office offer a comprehensive overview of the accident in Germany. Various factors such as causes of the accident, the number of those involved and the severity of the injuries are recorded. Such data is important to take measures for traffic safety and integrate them into transport policy. It is therefore important to learn from incidents like this in Mannheim and to discuss improvements.

Overall, this incident shows that accidents in road traffic can unfortunately also occur in everyday life. However, the quick reaction of the fire brigade and police testifies to a well -functioning system to manage such situations. We can only hope that similar incidents can be avoided in the future.