Strasbourg tram crash: 'Major incident' as 30 injured after two trams collide at station
SUMMARY
A "major incident" was declared after two trams collided at the Gare Centrale station in Strasbourg, France, injuring at least 30 people. Emergency services have been deployed to the scene, with reports indicating five individuals are in critical condition. Chaotic scenes were captured in videos shared on social media, showing injured passengers, broken glass, and some people attempting to escape through shattered doors. The collision is believed to have been caused by one tram mistakenly switching tracks and colliding with a stationary tram, potentially due to a track switching error. An investigation into the cause is underway. Authorities confirmed that tram traffic in both directions at Strasbourg station was disrupted.
