Passenger in Bremen near tram accident seriously injured

A pedestrian was hit by a tram in Bremen-Schwachhausen and seriously injured. Investigations run.
A pedestrian was hit by a tram in Bremen-Schwachhausen and seriously injured. Investigations run. (Symbolbild/MB)

Passenger in Bremen near tram accident seriously injured

Bremen-Schwachhausen, Deutschland - On June 12, 2025, a serious accident occurred in Bremen-Schwachhausen, which aroused the mind and raises questions about traffic safety. At around 6:30 p.m., a 29-year-old pedestrian was hit by a tram when she wanted to cross the tracks at the Kurfürstenallee stop. At the same time, a tram drove towards Huchting in the holding area. The 42-year-old driver could no longer prevent the collision despite his attempts.

The pedestrian got under the tram and could only be freed with the help of passers -by. Unfortunately, she contracted serious head injuries and was taken to the hospital immediately after the first aid. The police have started the investigation into the exact course of the accident in order to shed light on the circumstances. The incident not only raises questions about the security at this stop, but also reminds of a similar accident in which a young person was hit by a tram on Schwachhauser Heerstrasse and also had to go to the hospital. There the teenager was thrown against a car and the driver of the tram suffered a shock News today. within] (https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/bremen-schwachhausen-unfall-strassenbahn-100.html).

traffic safety on the agenda

These incidents also make an urgent need to minimize traffic risks for pedestrians in Bremen. The 2023 traffic climate study showed that over 60% of drivers have not been controlled for years. There is a clear need for action here, because the majority of traffic accidents are based on human failure. The infrastructure and the traffic regulations are often unclear, especially at complex intersections, where pedestrians often have to be in conflict between priority and security riffreporter.

demands for higher fines for traffic violations and a clear regulation that guarantees the safety of pedestrians in dangerous bodies are in public discussion. It is suggested to use assistance systems in vehicles not only acoustically, but also actively braking to prevent collisions. These technologies could make a decisive contribution to reducing the number of accident victims Riffreporter.

In view of these events,

In view of these events, it is urgently needed to work on a concept that increases the safety in road traffic for all road users. Our thoughts are among the injured pedestrian and we hope for a quick recovery.

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