Large-scale rescue operation in Graz on Tuesday afternoon. A pedestrian collided with a tram and was trapped under the tram. Unfortunately, rescue measures came too late and he succumbed to his serious injuries at the scene of the accident.
The accident between a pedestrian and a tram is said to have occurred shortly after 12:00. The trapped man was quickly freed by the arriving patrol of the Schmiedgasse police station and the Graz fire brigade, but unfortunately resuscitation attempts were not successful. The injuries were too serious.
Replacement rail service set up
Investigations are currently underway at the scene of the accident. The police are asking spectators in the city centre to follow the instructions of the emergency services and to adhere to the cordon measures. A replacement rail service with buses was set up between Jakominiplatz and Laudongasse and between Jakominiplatz and Andritz.
Source: Krone
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