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Serious tram accident in Munich: E-scooter collides with children!
Two 12-year-old boys were seriously injured in a tram accident in Berg am Laim. Traffic police are investigating.
Serious tram accident in Munich: E-scooter collides with children!
On Thursday evening, July 17th, there was a serious traffic accident in Munich. Two 12-year-old boys who were riding an e-scooter were seriously injured in a collision with a tram. The incident happened around 8 p.m. on Else-Rosenfeld-Strasse when the boys were driving towards Kreillerstrasse and wanted to cross the tram at the junction. The tram hit the children head-on, which led to a massive deployment of rescue workers. Loud tz An emergency call was made to the fire department at around 8:01 p.m., who immediately rushed to the scene of the accident.
Medical care for the injured children on site was intensive. The driver of the e-scooter suffered a traumatic brain injury and had to be taken to the accident clinic in Murnau by rescue helicopter. His life is now no longer in danger. His passenger was transported to a Munich hospital with minor injuries. Both boys received the necessary treatment in specialized clinics, while the boys' mother and the tram driver received psychological care from a crisis intervention team.
Traffic investigations and rule violations
The police quickly began an investigation into the accident. The collision caused the intersection to be closed for approximately one and a half hours, causing significant traffic delays in the area. A possible violation of the rules was also pointed out: Riding e-scooters is only permitted for people aged 14 and over, and riding with two people on an e-scooter is also prohibited, which raises the question of how this accident could have happened. Relevant regulations were discussed in previous reporting by South Germans highlighted as an important topic.
Thursday's incidents have also sparked a larger discussion about safety precautions for e-scooters in the city of Munich. Too many accidents in recent months make it clear that more education about traffic laws and appropriate safety measures are needed to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Overall, the city administration remains required to ensure that pedestrians and cyclists travel safely in Munich. This tragic incident shows once again how important it is to be safe on the road and to respect the applicable traffic rules.