Two trams collide in France's Strasbourg, 30 injured

At least 30 people were injured after two trams collided in the tunnel at Strasbourg station in France on Saturday afternoon. Emergency services have launched a rescue mission after the crash that left several injured with five individuals in critical condition, as reported by regional news outlets.

French authorities have confirmed the incident, with local police announcing on x, "Tram traffic interrupted in both directions at Strasbourg station following a tram accident."

Pierre Jakubowicz, who serves as a municipal councillor in Strasbourg, shared his response, "Major tram collision at Strasbourg station. Support and recognition for the emergency services mobilised and all my thoughts for the injured."


Video footage shared on social media platforms shows passengers attempting to force open tram doors whilst smoke engulfs the underground station in the aftermath of the collision.