Pedestrian Ran in Front of Vienna Tram: Dead
The accident happened around 7 PM on Hernalser Hauptstraße. Witnesses reported that the pedestrian stepped onto the road directly in front of an approaching tram to cross it. Despite the tram's emergency braking, a collision occurred. The 68-year-old was thrown to the ground and suffered life-threatening injuries.
He received emergency medical care and was taken to a hospital under continuous resuscitation, but he passed away later that night. Investigations by the traffic accident command are ongoing.
Fatal Tram Accident in Vienna-Hernals: Wiener Linien Expresses Regret
"Wiener Linien deeply regrets the tragic accident on line 43 and would like to express our deepest condolences to the family," said a statement from Wiener Linien. The tram driver is receiving psychological support from the Wiener Linien crisis intervention team.
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