Elderly Individual Sustains Critical Injuries, According to Police Reports

In the early hours of January 14, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Stuttgart, Germany. A 72-year-old man was severely injured after being struck by a tram near the 'Pragfriedhof' stop.

The incident took place on a tram from line U7, departing from the 'Pragfriedhof' stop at approximately 07:20 AM. As a result, around 200 passengers disembarked from the tram following the incident.

The man was crossing the tracks from left to right immediately after the 'Pragfriedhof' stop when he was hit by the tram. He was dragged a few meters by the tram after the collision. Emergency services, including a paramedic, attended to the injured man and transported him to a hospital.

Unfortunately, no information was provided about the current condition of the man involved in the accident. Additionally, no details were given about the driver of the tram or any potential causes of the accident.

For those seeking more information, the official website of Stuttgart Police is www.polizei-bw.de. The contact details for Stuttgart Police Headquarters Press Office are as follows:

Phone: 0711 8990-3333
Email: [email protected]

Alternatively, you can reach out to the press portal for Stuttgart Police at www.presseportal.de.

It is important to note that outside of office hours, you can contact Stuttgart Police at the following number: 0711 8990-1111. The office hours for Stuttgart Police are from Monday to Friday, 06:30 AM to 06:00 PM.

The incident caused significant traffic disruptions due to rush hour traffic, even on detour routes in Stuttgart. Our thoughts are with the injured man and his family during this difficult time. We will update this article as more information becomes available.