Drama in Stuttgart: Car falls in the Stadtbahn tunnel - two injuries

Von Kl Redaktion

On Saturday morning, a serious traffic accident occurred in Stuttgart, which temporarily interrupted the light rail connection. A car fell from a height of about seven meters into the outside of a light rail tunnel in Feuerbach and stayed on the tracks. The two inmates, a 32-year-old woman and a 35-year-old man, suffered serious injuries and had to be freed from the car by rescue workers.

accident location and effects on public transport

The accident occurred in a place that cannot be visible from the street, which could potentially lead to a delayed reaction of the emergency services. The Stuttgart trams therefore had to set up replacement traffic to inform the affected passengers and to guide them around the Pragsattel. The duration of the block remains uncertain for the time being, while the emergency services secure the scene of the accident and organize the rescue of the vehicle.

The automated emergency call system as a lifeguard

The automated emergency call system of the vehicle, which has an alarm after the accident, is particularly important. The fire brigade confirmed that this probably contributed to saving the inmates quickly. Without this emergency call, the rescue might have been out longer because the accident site was difficult to access and was not visible. The fast alert of the emergency services could have saved life.

cause of the accident unclear

The exact circumstances that led to the accident are not yet known. It remains unclear why the vehicle came off the street and fell into the railway area. This question will be examined in detail by the investigative authorities in order to avoid similar incidents in the future.

municipal elevation and security aspects

This incident not only has an impact on those affected, but also raises questions about traffic safety. The city of Stuttgart may have to take measures to increase the safety on roads that run adjacent to railway lines. Awareness of the need for preventive measures will increase to prevent such dangerous situations and to ensure security for all road users.

Overall, this accident illustrates the indispensable importance of modern technologies, such as automated emergency call systems, and the challenges that city traffic and traffic safety bring.