Tram Accident Disrupts Traffic Flow in Düsseldorf City Center
Another tram accident has caused traffic disruptions in Düsseldorf’s bustling city center. The collision, involving a car and a Rheinbahn tram on line 708, occurred Thursday morning (November 28th) shortly before 11 a.m. just meters away from the Berliner Allee tram stop.
Cause and Injuries Remain Under Investigation
According to initial reports, the accident involved a head-on collision between the tram and a car. The Düsseldorf police are currently on the scene, but details about the cause of the accident remain unknown, as the investigation is ongoing. Information about the condition of individuals inside the vehicles is also still being gathered. However, authorities confirmed that at least one person sustained injuries.
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Extensive Road Closures and Traffic Delays
Due to the accident, authorities closed a significant portion of Graf-Adolf-Straße/Berliner Allee, causing traffic disruptions in the surrounding area. Drivers are advised to avoid the area if possible.
The accident has also affected Rheinbahn tram lines 706, 708 and 709. According to official announcements, the affected lines are being rerouted to bypass the accident scene, which will likely lead to delays.
Dixortion Information for Affected Tram Lines
Specific diversions are in place for affected tram lines:
* Line 706 will bypass the area between Bilker Kirche and Berliner Allee.
* Line 708 will only run to the main train station.
* Line 709 is rerouted, bypassing the area from Bilker Kirche to the Stresemann-Platz stop.
Düsseldorf’s Ongoing Traffic Challenges
This latest incident highlights the ongoing traffic challenges facing Düsseldorf.
Readers can visit the Rheinbahn website for the most up-to-date information on transport disruptions.
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## Interview: Tram Accident Disrupts Düsseldorf Traffic
**Host:** Welcome back to the program. We’re following updates on a developing story out of Düsseldorf where a tram accident has caused traffic disruptions in the city centre. To give us the latest details, we’re joined by local journalist, Alex Reed.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** Can you tell us what exactly happened this morning?
**Alex Reed:** Just before 11 a.m. today, a car and a Rheinbahn tram on line 708 collided head-on near the Berliner Allee tram stop. The cause of the accident is still under investigation by the Düsseldorf police.
**Host:** Do we know anything about the people involved in the accident?
**Alex Reed:** At this time, we only know that at least one person was injured. Authorities are still gathering information about the condition of those involved in the collision.
**Host:** This is the second tram accident in Düsseldorf in recent months. Is this cause for concern?
**Alex Reed:** While two accidents might seem like a lot, it’s important to wait for the investigation to determine the causes of these incidents. Düsseldorf generally has a reliable and safe public transportation system. As a reminder to our viewers, the city is known for its efficient tram network, so convenient that Düsseldorf has been nicknamed the ”15-minute city,” [[1](https://germanytravel.blog/cities/dusseldorf/public-transport/)]. However, it’s always a good idea to stay informed about any disruptions and to practice caution around trams and other public transportation vehicles.
**Host:** We’ll be sure to continue following this story as more details become available. Thank you for joining us, Alex Reed.
**Alex Reed:** You’re welcome.
