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Pedestrian fatally injured: Tragic tram accident in Neckarau
A 64-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a tram in Mannheim-Neckarau. The cause of the accident and investigations are ongoing.
Pedestrian fatally injured: Tragic tram accident in Neckarau
A tragic accident occurred in the Neckarau district of Mannheim on Tuesday. A 64-year-old pedestrian was hit by a tram and suffered life-threatening injuries. Loud Rhine Palatinate The incident happened on Neckarauer Straße when the man illegally crossed the tracks and overlooked the approaching tram on line 1 in the direction of Rheinau. The 20-year-old tram driver reported the incident and applied the brakes, but a collision could no longer be prevented.
The injured pedestrian was immediately taken to a hospital, where he died despite intensive efforts. Further details regarding the accident recording have been provided. Neckarauer Straße had to be closed in the direction of Rheinau-Süd for the investigation; tram traffic was resumed from 7:30 p.m. after at least one lane was opened to traffic from 7:06 p.m.
Traffic accident statistics
In 2023, a total of 2,839 people were killed in traffic in Germany. Forecasts for 2024 indicate a slight decline, with an expected number of 2,830 road deaths, according to reports from BG Traffic emerges. These statistics provide a deep insight into road safety trends and are crucial for future transport policy.
Important information about road safety
Investigating the causes of accidents and statistics about traffic events help to identify and defuse dangerous situations. Every year, the police recorded around 2.1 million road traffic accidents between January and October 2024, which shows similar numbers to the previous year. A total of 2,344 people died. Compared to previous years, there has been a slight improvement in the number of injuries. The traffic accident statistics also record accidents with personal injuries or property damage as well as special types of accidents.
In summary, it can be said that the accident in Mannheim represents both a personal drama for those affected and another example of the challenges in road safety. The need to take preventative measures is more urgent than ever.