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Shock in Munich: Tram 23 derails – four injured after emergency!
In a serious accident on October 23, 2025, tram line 23 derailed at Schwabinger Tor in Munich due to a medical emergency suffered by the driver. Four people were injured and traffic was disrupted until the weekend.
Shock in Munich: Tram 23 derails – four injured after emergency!
On the evening of October 23rd, shortly before 9 p.m., there was a serious accident with a tram on line 23 at the Schwabinger Tor stop in Munich. The accident was caused by a medical emergency involving the driver, who was unable to brake in time and thus lost control of the tram. The consequences were serious because the tram derailed in the curve area and collided with parts of the stop's structure, such as the one Evening newspaper reported.
A total of four people were injured, including the tram driver, who had to be treated in hospital, and three passengers who received outpatient care. The damage to the tram and the stop is significant and the traffic situation in this area has become significantly worse. Leopoldstrasse was closed in this area, which led to further traffic delays.
End of regular service and diversions
As a direct result of the incident, tram 23 service was completely stopped. To offer passengers an alternative option, free taxis have been set up. Tram line 12, on the other hand, only runs between Romanplatz and Parzivalplatz; The Schwabing Nord, Domagkstrasse, Anni-Albers-Strasse, Am Münchner Tor and Schwabinger Tor stops are temporarily omitted.
SEV buses are also available for commuters between Parzivalplatz and Schwabing Nord, although with limited capacity. Anyone traveling from the affected stops can use the following alternatives:
- Schwabing Nord: Bus 177
- Domagkstraße: Bus 50/150
- Anni-Albers-Straße: Bus 140/141
- Münchner Tor: Bus 140/141
- Schwabinger Tor: Bus 140/141, Tram 12
The Munich Transport Company (MVG) announces that traffic disruptions are to be expected until the end of operations on Saturday and at the same time is trying to restore regular operations as quickly as possible. The Munich traffic police have already started investigating and are ruling out any third-party influence in this case.
Trams as urban means of transport
Trams, like those used in Munich, are an important form of urban transport that run on special tracks on public streets. These electric vehicles, which are usually supplied with energy via a pantograph or a pantograph system, have many advantages over older forms of transport such as horse-drawn trams. The history of trams goes back to the 19th century and has continued to develop ever since Wikipedia explained.
Modern trams generally offer more space and are able to carry both passengers and goods, making a valuable contribution to reducing urban traffic. Despite the challenges associated with integration into urban transport, trams are considered more efficient than buses and help reduce urban sprawl.
Here in Munich, current events show once again how important a well-functioning and safe transport network is for the city. We will of course keep our readers updated about further developments and the restoration of tram operations.