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Shock in Viernheim: 70-year-old pedestrian hit by tram and killed
There was a tragic accident in Viernheim: a 70-year-old pedestrian was hit by a tram and died.
Shock in Viernheim: 70-year-old pedestrian hit by tram and killed
A sad report from Viernheim: A 70-year-old pedestrian was fatally injured in an accident with a tram. The incident occurred on Tuesday shortly before 6 p.m. on Schriesheimer Strasse. As hessenschau.de reports, the woman wanted to cross the tracks when she overlooked an approaching tram. Despite the warning signal and emergency braking initiated by the tram driver, tragic consequences occurred.
The pedestrian was hit by the tram and dragged a few meters. Unfortunately, she was trapped between the train and the edge of the platform and died at the scene of the accident. The tram driver suffered shock and the road remained closed for several hours. Tram service had to be interrupted and could not be resumed until around 10 p.m. An expert was commissioned to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.
Growing concerns about road safety
This tragic incident not only raises questions about road safety, but is also in the context of alarming traffic accident statistics for 2023. According to dvr.de, a total of 2,839 people died in traffic accidents in Germany last year. This corresponds to an increase of 1.8 percent compared to 2022.
The increase in pedestrian deaths and injuries is particularly alarming. Manfred Wirsch, President of the German Road Safety Council, is therefore calling for greater consideration of pedestrian safety in transport policy. The federal government is currently working on a pedestrian traffic strategy. In the future, this could lead to easier regulations for the arrangement of zebra crossings and 30 km/h zones, which should ensure more safety on the streets.
The relevance of traffic accident statistics
The data show from destatis.de shows how important reliable and comprehensive statistics on traffic safety are. They serve as a basis for legislation, traffic education and infrastructure projects. The analysis of the causes and consequences of accidents is crucial in order to be able to develop future measures to reduce accidents.
The actors involved are called upon to take a look at the current statistics and to actively work on improving road safety. The tragic incident in Viernheim should be seen as a reminder that it is of the utmost importance for both pedestrians and drivers to remain vigilant on the road.