A serious collision between two trams on Bieńczycka Street in Krakow at about 18:00 left 35 injured, including one seriously wounded driver, as reports from local portal and TVN24 reveal.
Collision of Two Trams in Krakow
A collision between two trams took place near 18:00 on Bieńczycka Street in Krakow, resulting in significant injuries.
Initial Reporting
The first information about the incident was posted by the portal 112malopolska.pl on its social‑media profile.
Injury Details
One tram operator was seriously wounded, and 34 passengers sustained lighter injuries. TVN24 added that two individuals were severely injured and were taken to hospitals in a life‑threatening state.
Transport Disruptions
The incident caused major communication obstacles in the area, affecting traffic and tram services. Tram lines 1, 5, 9, 14, and 52 were rerouted with detours.
Lines Affected by the Collision
Trams on lines 5 and 52 were involved; the line 52 tram halted at the Kocmyrzowski roundabout before colliding with the line 5 tram.
Cause Still Unclear
Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have not yet determined the exact cause of the crash.
