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Jogger 32 seriously injured after rail accident in Cologne – police are looking for witnesses!
On July 10, 2025, a 32-year-old jogger was hit by the light rail in Cologne while running a red light and was seriously injured. Witnesses wanted!
Jogger 32 seriously injured after rail accident in Cologne – police are looking for witnesses!
On Thursday evening, July 10th, a serious accident occurred in Cologne that put a jogger's life in danger. At around 6:30 p.m., a 32-year-old woman crossed the tracks of tram line 1 on Aachener Straße without paying attention to the red light. The light rail, which was traveling out of town towards Weiden West, was unable to brake in time and hit the jogger head-on, as rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de reports.
The jogger's severe injuries, including severe head injuries, were evident. Rescue workers responded quickly and treated the woman on site before she was taken to a clinic. Fortunately, no other light rail passengers were injured. However, the 36-year-old train driver suffered a shock and also required medical attention as a result of the traumatic incident, as blaulichtmyk.de adds.
Investigations are ongoing
The police immediately started investigating the accident. The area around the accident scene was temporarily closed while officers gathered information. It is particularly important to call on possible witnesses to contact Traffic Commissioner 2 on 0221 / 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de. This incident shows how quickly things can happen and how important road safety is.
The investigation also collects detailed information about the causes of the accident and its consequences. The Statistics on traffic safety provides important insights, not only about accidents themselves, but also about the people and vehicles involved. Such data is crucial for future measures in the area of traffic education and infrastructure.
This tragic incident reminds us all of the responsibility we bear in traffic. Whether on foot or on wheels, safety should always come first. The city of Cologne will continue to work actively to improve conditions for all road users and raise awareness of road safety.