A serious transport accident occurred on Saturday evening in Strasbourg, eastern France, where a collision between two trams resulted in at least 68 injuries, according to French authorities.
The exact circumstances of the accident remain unknown, as stated by a spokesperson for the prefecture. In response to the scale of the incident, significant emergency resources were quickly deployed to the scene, including numerous firefighters and ambulances to facilitate access to emergency services.
The Strasbourg prosecutor’s office spoke on TF1/LCI, clarifying that at this stage of the investigation, there is no evidence suggesting intentional wrongdoing or an explosion. An investigation has been promptly opened by authorities to determine the precise causes of the accident.
Images circulating on social media depict the violence of the crash, showing many shocked and injured passengers. This collision represents one of the most significant accidents to occur on the Strasbourg tram network in recent years.
Emergency services continue to operate on-site to assist victims, while local authorities coordinate assistance and evacuation operations. This exceptional situation mobilizes all emergency services in the Alsatian metropolis.