Two Die in Separate Tram Accidents in bochum Within Hours
Bochum, Germany – Two men died in separate incidents involving trams in Bochum Monday evening and late night, prompting investigations by local authorities. the first accident occurred around 7:40 PM, leaving a man critically injured after being struck by a tram while crossing a street. Less than three hours later, a second collision-this time between a car and a tram-resulted in fatal injuries for the vehicle’s driver.
The initial incident saw emergency responders arriving to find a man with life-threatening injuries on the roadway. paramedics provided immediate medical attention before transporting him to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. Police report the man was hit by the tram as he attempted to cross the street. The second accident, at approximately 10:30 PM, involved a 64-year-old Bochum resident who allegedly ran a red light while making a left turn, colliding directly with an oncoming tram.The force of the impact drove the car into a concrete pillar, severely crushing the vehicle.
Firefighters worked to extricate the driver from the wreckage and initiated resuscitation efforts. He was transported to a hospital but pronounced dead later that night, according to police. One passenger on the tram sustained minor injuries. investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
