Jena. An 18-year-old pedestrian was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Erlanger Allee on Thursday afternoon. The young woman was trapped under a tram and required medical attention from emergency services.
- Event: Tram accident involving a pedestrian
- Date & Time: Thursday, 18.09.2026, approx. 12:55 PM
- Location: Erlanger Allee, Universitätsklinikum stop, Google Maps
- Involved parties: 18-year-old pedestrian, tram
- Witness appeal contact: Inspektionsdienst Jena at 810
Accident sequence at the Universitätsklinikum stop
According to initial police findings, the 18-year-old woman was coming from the direction of Salvador-Allende-Platz and was crossing Erlanger Allee at the Universitätsklinikum stop via a pedestrian crossing at approximately 12:55 PM. After a tram traveling outbound had passed, the young woman stepped onto the tracks behind it. In doing so, she failed to notice a tram approaching from the opposite direction, traveling inbound.
A collision occurred, causing the pedestrian to become trapped under the tram. She sustained serious injuries and was immediately provided with medical care by emergency services.
Police request witness information
The Inspektionsdienst Jena has initiated an investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident. A central focus of the investigation is currently the status of the pedestrian traffic light at the time of the accident.
Individuals who witnessed the accident and can provide relevant information, particularly regarding the traffic light signal, are requested to contact the police immediately. Information can be provided to the Inspektionsdienst Jena by calling 03641 810.
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Pedestrian seriously injured
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