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Light rail accident in Laatzen: Five people slightly injured!
In Laatzen near Hanover there was an accident between a light rail train and a truck in which five people were slightly injured.
Light rail accident in Laatzen: Five people slightly injured!
A spectacular accident occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Laatzen, a town south of Hanover. A light rail train crashed into a truck, resulting in injuries to five people. These were then taken to nearby hospitals, as NDR reports.
The accident occurred on Hildesheimer Straße, which runs towards Hanover's city center. The truck wanted to turn here when the light rail rammed the rear of the vehicle. The police are still investigating the exact circumstances of the incident, as there were previously false reports that said the light rail had rammed the truck, which was not the case, as T-Online added.
Traffic delays and closures
The collision led to massive traffic delays in the region. Both car traffic and light rail traffic were temporarily closed on Hildesheimer Straße. Authorities kept the road closed to traffic until the evening before lifting the closure.
Accidents like this highlight the road safety situation in Germany. According to the current statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, a continuous survey of traffic accidents is essential in order to develop preventive measures. This data helps to understand accidents and increase road safety.
The exact causes of the accident in Laatzen are still unclear. Accident statistics that take into account all relevant factors such as causes of accidents and vehicles involved are crucial to preventing future incidents. Authorities will provide further information in the coming days to provide clarity.