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Serious accident in Leipzig: Tram rams car - weekend traffic at risk!
On September 10, 2025, there was an accident between a car and a tram in Leipzig, in which several people were slightly injured.
Serious accident in Leipzig: Tram rams car - weekend traffic at risk!
On Wednesday evening, Leipzig was under the impression of a serious accident that occurred on Prager Strasse. At around 4:45 p.m. there was a collision between a car and a tram. A 53-year-old driver overlooked the approaching tram when turning and thereby violated the ban on turning left at the junction with the court route. Fortunately, the driver only sustained minor injuries, while the property damage is estimated at around 25,000 euros. For residents and commuters, this meant the intersection was closed for two hours, which led to significant traffic delays. Traffic coming from the city center was backed up, which became a game of patience, especially during rush hour.
How lvz.de reported, tram lines 32 and 15 were also affected, which were unable to pass the accident site and were rerouted via Philipp-Rosenthal-Straße and Bayerischer Bahnhof. The diversion meant that several stops, including Ostplatz, Gutenbergplatz and Johannisplatz, were temporarily not served. The trains stopped at Augustusplatz instead.
Injuries and consequences of the accident
Another source, tag24.de, states that the 41-year-old driver of the VW and his 17-year-old passenger were also slightly injured. Both were taken to a neighboring hospital, while the 26-year-old tram driver was in shock. What is particularly noteworthy is that the car that was hit by the tram had an external appearance like a taxi, but was not one. The scene after the accident was chaotic and was secured and regulated by the police.
The effects of the accident are not only felt locally. Such events often have far-reaching consequences for the traffic situation and road safety. This also shows that Statistics from the Federal Statistical Office, which records such accidents and provides valuable data on road safety. This information is crucial for future transport policy, particularly in relation to infrastructure and transport education.
In summary, it can be said that the afternoon's events on Prager Strasse in Leipzig once again underline the importance of safe traffic management and compliance with traffic rules. Even though fortunately no one was seriously injured, the infrastructure and the patience of the travelers are suffering.