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Tram Collision in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: Cyclist Unexpectedly Hit

Police in Cologne were called to a traffic accident that occurred in the Ehrenfeld district on Tuesday night (December 3).

Tram Collision in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: Cyclist Struck by Public Transport Vehicle
Tram Collision in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: Cyclist Struck by Public Transport Vehicle

Tram Collision in Cologne-Ehrenfeld: Cyclist Unexpectedly Hit

In the heart of Cologne, a tragic incident unfolded on a Tuesday evening, the 3rd of December, at around 6 pm. The location of the incident was the intersection of Aachener Straße and Piusstraße, in the bustling Ehrenfeld district.

A 24-year-old cyclist was seriously injured after colliding with a tram heading towards Weiden. The cyclist was unfortunately on the tram tracks at the time of the collision and was riding his bicycle across a pedestrian crossing on "red."

The tram driver, aged 28, was also involved in the incident and was taken for medical attention. However, the current condition of both individuals remains unknown.

For further inquiries, the police headquarters in Cologne can be contacted at Walter-Pauli-Ring 2-6, 51103 Cologne, telephone: 0221/229 5555, email: [email protected]. The official website for the police in Cologne is https://koeln.polizei.nrw.

It is important to note that no further details about the cyclist or the tram driver were provided, and there is no information available about the name of the tram driver involved in the accident.

This information was transmitted by the Police Cologne and reported by news aktuell.

Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident, and we hope for a swift recovery for the cyclist. We encourage everyone to exercise caution and follow traffic rules to ensure the safety of all road users.

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