Deadly Road Mishap on Martin-Luther-Straße/Kreisstraße in Hattingen - Involving a Tramway
In the small town of Hattingen, a tragic incident occurred on August 30, 2025, at the intersection of Martin-Luther-Straße/Kreisstraße. A 77-year-old resident was struck by a tram while crossing the road.
The tram, bound for Bochum Grumme, was operated by a driver who spotted the elderly resident at the crossing aid before the collision. The driver immediately applied full braking in an attempt to avoid the accident. However, despite emergency efforts, the 77-year-old resident sadly passed away at the scene.
The Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis Police Department is investigating the accident, and the public is encouraged to reach out to them for inquiries. The Police Department can be contacted at their Press Office, located at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal, or by phone at 02333 9166-1200. For media-related inquiries, a mobile number is available: 0174/6310227.
During the investigation, Kreisstraße was closed to one side, and traffic was regulated by deployed officers. A team from Bochum conducted the traffic accident investigation.
The Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis Police Department would like to emphasise that no one caused the tram driver’s death; rather, a 77-year-old pedestrian was fatally hit by the tram, and the tram driver survived and was professionally supported afterwards.
For those seeking more information, the Police Department's Press Office can also be reached via email at [email protected]. The community of Hattingen sends its condolences to the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
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