The collision of two electric buses running on the tracks occurred on the afternoon of January 11 in the tunnel leading to the station near the central station of the city of Strasbourg, eastern France.
Ambulance outside Strasbourg station after the accident on January 11
According to AP, authorities reported that dozens of people were injured but their injuries were not serious. In addition, Director Rene Cellier of the Bas-Rhin Regional Fire and Rescue Service said that 100 people were shocked or stressed by the accident.
Emergency forces deployed 130 firefighters, 50 rescue vehicles and established a safety belt around the scene.
“About 50 people were in a relatively urgent condition, including injuries such as scalp abrasions, broken collarbones and sprained knees. However, there were no serious injuries. The incident could have been worse. more,” Mr. Cellier said.
The injured person was taken out on a stretcher
It is unclear why the two passenger vehicles collided with each other. Local media reported that one was going into reverse at the time.
Mayor Jeanne Barseghian arrived at the scene and said it was a devastating collision. She thanked the emergency forces and urged people not to hinder the rescue operation.
Images online showed two badly damaged buses, including one that derailed.
Electric buses running on rails are a commonly used means of public transport in Europe and elsewhere. Strasbourg was the first French city to restore operation of this type of vehicle in 1994 and has not had any major accidents until this time.
