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Two trams collide in Gelsenkirchen

In Gelsenkirchen, two trams have collided, leaving numerous people injured. The accident occurred on a heavily trafficked street.

6 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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In Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, two trams collided, resulting in numerous injuries. According to police reports, over 20 people were injured, including three who are critically wounded and in life-threatening condition. The accident took place on a busy street in the city center.

According to reports, one tram ran into a driving school tram that had come to an abrupt stop. The exact number of injured varies by source, with one outlet reporting seven seriously injured individuals. Emergency services are on-site to manage the situation.

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