Teenager Injured in Collision with Tram in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Der 15-Jährige wurde bei der Kollision mit der Wiener Bim verletzt.
©Wiener Linien/Manfred Helmer (Sujet)
In Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus, a pedestrian was hit by a tram on Monday afternoon.
The collision occurred around 4:35 PM at the Anschützgasse stop. According to witnesses, the 15-year-old stepped onto the tracks just before the tram entered the stop. Prior to that, he was reportedly waiting there with other people.
15-Year-Old Ran in Front of Tram: Traffic Closures in Vienna-Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
Despite emergency braking and acoustic warning signals, the driver could not prevent the collision. The teenager was injured and, after receiving emergency medical care, was taken to a hospital by the Vienna professional rescue service. The boy suffered fractures and abrasions.
Traffic closures occurred for the duration of the operation. Further investigations are being conducted.
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