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Collision in Cologne-Ossendorf: Four injured in a light rail accident!
In Cologne-Ossendorf, four people were slightly injured in an accident between a light rail vehicle and a Skoda on October 26, 2025.
Collision in Cologne-Ossendorf: Four injured in a light rail accident!
Four people suffered minor injuries in a traffic accident on Sunday afternoon, October 26, 2025, in Cologne-Ossendorf. The incident occurred around 1:45 p.m. at the intersection between Fitzmauricestraße and Rita-Maiburg-Straße, near the “Alter Butzweilerhof” stop. A 47-year-old driver of a Skoda wanted to turn left, but overlooked a parallel tram on line 5, which hit him and dragged him for several meters. Both the Skoda and the Stadtbahn were so badly damaged by the collision that they were no longer roadworthy, as rheinische-anzeigenblaetter reported.
The rescue workers were quickly on site to take care of the injured. The police initially assumed there were five people injured, but the number was later corrected to four. While the accident was being investigated, there was a temporary restriction on rail traffic on the affected route, which caused inconvenience for some passengers, such as t-online reported.
Road safety in focus
Accidents like this highlight traffic safety in a city like Cologne. To improve safety on our roads, comprehensive data is crucial. According to the Statistics on traffic accidents in Germany, these statistics not only serve to document, but also to derive necessary measures in legislation, traffic education and road construction. A good hand in analysis can ultimately help prevent such tragic incidents in the future.
The constant challenge of securing traffic flow while ensuring the safety of everyone involved remains an essential issue. An increase in road accidents has recently been noted, highlighting the urgency of taking preventative measures and raising awareness among all road users.
It remains to be hoped that the people involved will get back on their feet quickly and that the authorities will learn from the incident in order to prevent similar accidents. Whether and what additional measures will be taken in Cologne after such incidents remains to be seen in the future.