January 11th 2025.
At Gare de Strasbourg, the main train station in France, a serious incident occurred involving two trams that resulted in several injuries. The bustling city of Strasbourg was shaken as the emergency services quickly responded to the scene. According to reports from French news source Actu17, around 30 individuals were injured, with five in critical condition.
The police have confirmed that tram traffic through the main station has been interrupted due to the accident. Witnesses described the chaos that ensued as shocked passengers tried to escape from the crashed trams. Some were seen lying on the platform, seeking refuge from the traumatic event.
The exact details of the crash are still unknown, but it is believed that the two trams collided on the same track at approximately 3:30pm local time. Footage shared on social media captured the panic and confusion, with injured individuals lying on the ground and smoke billowing from the wreckage. The Bas-Rhin prefecture has stated that there are multiple individuals involved in the accident and that significant resources have been deployed to the scene.
In light of the incident, authorities have advised people to avoid the areas of Place des Halles, Gare, and Boulevard du Président Wilson. The video footage also showed the tram doors jammed shut, causing further distress and panic among the passengers. Eyewitnesses reported seeing people in shock and screams could be heard in the background.
Part of the station has been cordoned off and four bus lines have been blocked from the central station, as reported by a live travel alert. Strasbourg, known as the Capital of Europe due to its hosting of major international and European governmental bodies, is a significant city in the region of Alsace. It is home to the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights.
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