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Serious accident in Hattingen: tram collides with fire truck!
An accident between a tram and a fire engine in Hattingen resulted in several injuries and an extensive rescue operation.
Serious accident in Hattingen: tram collides with fire truck!
A tragic incident occurred on October 4, 2025 in Cologne when a tram collided with a fire department emergency response vehicle. This accident, which occurred on Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Martin-Luther-Strasse/Nierenhofer Strasse, happened while the fire department was on its way to a reported apartment fire. Fortunately, all occupants of the tram and the emergency services were able to leave the vehicles independently News.de reported.
A total of 13 people on the tram were injured in the collision, five of whom required medical treatment. Three of the injured were transported to hospital, as was the driver of the emergency fire engine. Extensive measures were required at the scene: the fire department mobilized 35 forces to bring the situation under control. The central fire brigade was called to the scene, while the north fire brigade ensured basic protection. In order to relieve the burden on the guard department on duty, other emergency services were called in to provide support. After the accident, the firefighters received professional care.
Rescue operations and recovery
In addition to the rescue measures, the towing service was also in action: the crashed fire engine had to be towed away while the rescue work on the tram was still ongoing. The firefighters were required to deal with the after-effects of such an event emotionally, as accidents in the fire department can result in not only physical but also psychological impairments. This problem is not an isolated case FUK-dialog.de has documented.
In recent years, the number of fire service accidents has increased in various regions, highlighting the need for safety and prevention measures. While the number of serious accidents has fallen in some areas, attention to the psychological stress and protective measures of emergency responders remains of great importance.
Comparison to other incidents
In the context of the security situation, it is worth noting that serious accidents also occurred in other cities. Recently, for example, there was a crane accident in Linz where two firefighters were injured when a 50-ton crane tipped over. These incidents highlight the risks firefighters must take in their life-saving work. Nachrichten.at reports that the affected firefighters were quickly rescued by their comrades and taken to hospitals in Linz with serious injuries.
Accidents like these are reminders to everyone how important safety and prevention are in the fire service. The goal of “Vision Zero” – no fatal or serious accidents – can only be achieved through a shared commitment to better safety practices and educational measures.