Two trams collided head-on at about 11:30 am at a busy intersection in Düsseldorf, Germany. Over 50 people were injured, and emergency services were deployed quickly to the scene. Twenty-eight injured people were taken to hospital for treatment. Another 28 people were more lightly injured and received treatment at the scene. Media reports said four people sustained serious injuries, but none were in a life-threatening situation. The collision appeared to have been caused by one tram taking a wrong turn. Police launched an investigation into the incident.
"Two trams collided head-on in the German city of Duesseldorf on Saturday, injuring over 50 people, including many who needed hospital treatment, the fire service said."
"The accident happened at around 11:30 am (0930 GMT) at a busy intersection of the western city, and emergency services were quickly deployed to the scene. Twenty-eight of the injured were taken to hospital, while another 28 were more lightly injured and received treatment at the scene, said a fire service statement."
"According to media reports, four people sustained serious injuries, but none were in a life-threatening situation. The accident appeared to have been caused by one of the trams taking a wrong turn, the Rheinische Post reported. Police have launched an investigation into the incident."
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