Accident in Mannheim: Tram hits BMW – woman injured!

Accident in Mannheim: Tram hits BMW – woman injured!

An accident between a tram and a car resulted in minor injuries to a driver in Mannheim on Tuesday evening. Loud ZVW The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Roentgenstrasse near the cemetery. The 52-year-old driver of a BMW convertible intended to drive through the turning loop towards Käfertaler Straße when the traffic light turned green and she started moving.

At that moment, the tram, driven by a 58-year-old driver, approached and there was a collision in the intersection area. “The cause of the incident is currently unclear,” said a police spokesman. Press portal reports that the BMW driver was taken to hospital after the impact, while the tram driver and his passengers were fortunately uninjured. The material damage is estimated at around 17,000 euros; The BMW was no longer drivable after the accident and had to be towed away.

Rescue workers on duty

The fire department was on site with over 30 emergency services to assess the situation and secure the scene of the accident. Rail traffic was able to resume at around 8:30 p.m. after the police and the Mannheim transport service had completed the accident investigation. More detailed information and statistics about traffic accidents in the region are available on the website Mannheim Police Headquarters accessible.

At a time when there is increasing focus on road safety in Baden-Württemberg, this incident shows the importance of attention and foresighted driving. Traffic accident reports, such as this recent incident, help raise awareness about road safety.

The Mannheim Police Headquarters Public Relations Department is available to provide more details on traffic accidents, statistics and other safety-related topics. The contact details can be found on the police website, where the annual security report on crime statistics can also be accessed.