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.