Two trams collided in Bucharest / A 40-year-old passenger was taken to hospital

Two trams were involved in an accident that occurred on Saturday morning, around 06:00, at the intersection of Calea 13 Septembrie and Șoseaua Progresului in Bucharest. A 40-year-old passenger was injured and taken to hospital for medical care.

The Traffic Brigade was notified through a 112 call and intervened at the scene of the accident. To carry out the investigation, road traffic was restricted on Calea 13 Septembrie, in both directions, on the section between Șoseaua Panduri and Mihail Sebastian Street.

The drivers of the two trams were tested with a breathalyzer, and the results were zero. Police officers are continuing their investigation to establish precisely the causes and circumstances in which the collision occurred.

The incident temporarily affected traffic in the area, while the crews examined the scene and collected data about the dynamics of the accident. The authorities will determine whether there were technical factors, driving errors, or other circumstances that contributed to the impact.

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