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Bremen Tram Strikes Woman, 73, Killing Her at Traffic-Light Crossing

Police now focus on whether the pedestrian signal showed red or green.

Overview

  • A city tram hit a 73-year-old pedestrian at a traffic light crossing in Bremen, killing her at the scene.
  • Police say the tram driver began an emergency brake but could not stop in time.
  • Investigators opened a case that centers on the status of the pedestrian signal at the moment of impact.
  • Officers cordoned off the crash site as rescue crews worked a difficult recovery because of the tram’s weight.
  • Authorities urge witnesses to contact police and to share any video that could help reconstruct what happened.