According to Rene Cellier, director of the Bas-Rhin fire and rescue service, though 50 people suffered injuries requiring attention, none were critical, but around 100 others were assessed for shock or stress.
Mayor Jeanne Barseghian described the collision as brutal and emphasized the gratitude for the emergency responders, stating, 'I am at the station with the injured and rescuers. Thank you for your mobilisation.'
Local media reported that it appears one of the trams was reversing at the moment of the accident, though the exact cause remains unclear as authorities initiate an investigation.
Images on social media displayed the severe damage of the tram cars, highlighting one that had derailed within the tunnel, underscoring the potential for a much worse scenario.
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