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Tragic crash involving a pedestrian and a streetcar

Saturation Day Incident: At approximately 11:15 AM on a Saturday, a mishap took place involving... (between the Hattingen Fire Department and another entity, if stated in the original text)

Collision between a Pedestrian and a Streetcar Resulting in Significant Damage
Collision between a Pedestrian and a Streetcar Resulting in Significant Damage

Tragic crash involving a pedestrian and a streetcar

In Hattingen, Germany, a tragic incident occurred at the intersection of Kreisstraße and Martin-Luther-Straße today at 11:15 AM. According to reports from Feuerwehr Hattingen, transmitted via news aktuell, an incident involving a collision between a pedestrian and a tram took place at this location.

Upon arrival, forces from the Hattingen Fire Department and emergency services found the pedestrian trapped under the tram. Immediate rescue operations were initiated, and the tram was lifted using hydraulic equipment to free the individual. Despite the swift measures taken, the on-site doctor confirmed the death of the victim.

The tram driver was treated by emergency services at the scene and later by specialist staff from the transport company. Four people in the tram were led to safety in the rear of the tram after the incident. The passengers did not require further assistance.

The subsequent measures taken by the Hattingen Fire Department were limited to securing the scene. Emergency services, a doctor, and the police were also alerted. The full-time forces from the Mitte fire station and the Nord fire station were also called to the scene.

The exact cause of the collision is not specified in the provided information. The incident was initially reported as a person being run over by a train. The scene was handed over to the police for further investigation.

For further questions, please contact Jens Herkstroeter at the Feuerwehr Hattingen Press Office at [email protected], phone: 0171/2636035. The attached images may be used with the mention of "Feuerwehr Hattingen".

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.

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