Strasbourg Tram Collision Injures 68 in Rare Tunnel Accident

A reversing tram collided with a stationary one near Strasbourg's central station, causing dozens of injuries but no fatalities.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in a tunnel near Strasbourg's main train station, one of the busiest in France outside of Paris.
A tram, halted by a traffic jam, reversed down a slope for unknown reasons and collided with another tram at the station platform.
Authorities confirmed 68 people sustained injuries, including scalp wounds, clavicle fractures, and knee sprains, while around 100 others were treated for shock or stress.
Both tram drivers were physically unharmed but described as deeply shaken, and an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.
Tram services at the station have been suspended for several days as cleanup and safety assessments continue, with no evidence of intentional wrongdoing found so far.