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Collision in Mannheim: Tram hits BMW – driver injured!
On June 16, 2025, a tram in Mannheim collided with a BMW convertible, the driver was slightly injured.
Collision in Mannheim: Tram hits BMW – driver injured!
A traffic accident involving a tram and a BMW convertible caused a stir in Mannheim on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The incident occurred on Roentgenstrasse, near the cemetery in the Wohlgelegen district. The 52-year-old driver of the BMW intended to drive along the tracks towards Käfertaler Straße when the traffic light was green. Meanwhile, the 58-year-old tram driver entered the intersection. There was a collision between the vehicle and the tram.
After the collision, the BMW stopped on the track bed. Fortunately, the driver of the car only suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital. Meanwhile, the tram driver and passengers remained unharmed. The material damage is estimated at around 17,000 euros, and the BMW, which was no longer drivable, had to be towed away. Rail services resumed around 8:30 p.m.
More about the accident
The exact circumstances why the tram drove into the intersection area are currently unknown. According to reports from the Mannheim traffic service, a total of 31 fire and rescue workers were on duty. In addition, reference was made to a previous operation on June 15th due to a basement fire in the Mannheimer Quadrate, in which fortunately no one was injured.
Accidents like this are recorded statistically in order to obtain reliable data about road safety. The statistics from the Federal Statistical Office serve not only for accident research, but also as a basis for future measures in legislation and road safety work.
With the increased number of road users and the complexity of urban traffic, it is important to investigate such incidents diligently. This is the only way to ensure road safety in the long term.
In summary, this incident shows that caution is required when driving in traffic, even with a green light. We wish the injured driver a speedy recovery and hope that such accidents can be avoided in the future.
For further details on this incident and the various aspects surrounding road safety, the reports can be found on Viernheim Online as well Mannheim24.