{"id":29021,"date":"2026-06-02T17:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/29021\/"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T17:12:15","slug":"berlin-tram-crash-as-at-least-20-people-injured-in-horror-derailment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/germany\/29021\/","title":{"rendered":"Berlin tram crash as at least 20 people injured in horror derailment"},"content":{"rendered":"

A tram has derailed in Berlin, Germany, with at least 20 people believed to have been injured, as 51 emergency personnel remain at the scene\"Officials<\/p>\n

Part of the tram was ripped apart following the crash(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

At least 20 people are thought to have sustained injuries in a horrific tram crash today (June 2). The Berlin Fire Department confirmed that a tram derailed on Wartenberger Stra\u00dfe.<\/p>\n

Fire officials informed the Berliner Morgenpost that the collision occurred at 9:29am on a bend shortly before the Arnimstra\u00dfe station. For reasons that remain unclear, the tram collided with an overhead power line pole, ripping apart one side of the carriage.<\/p>\n

In a post on social media platform X, Berlin police confirmed that the M5 tram had smashed into two poles. Officers stated that recovery and restoration efforts could span several days.<\/p>\n

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Police at the scene(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

BVG boss Henrik Falk from Berlin’s transport operator reached the crash site shortly after 11 a.m. to assess the devastation personally, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He commented: “We are deeply saddened by the images we have seen here. Our thoughts are with the injured and our passengers.<\/p>\n

“The cause of the accident still needs to be clarified. Whether technical or human error or a medical emergency triggered the accident, we cannot say at the moment.”<\/p>\n

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The tram reportedly collided with two poles(Image: AFP via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Among the 20 people injured, 17 suffered minor wounds while three were reported as severely injured, a spokesperson confirmed.<\/p>\n

Rescue teams continue working at the location, with 51 staff members currently deployed.<\/p>\n

Tram operations on routes M5 and M17 remain halted until further notice and are not running between Gehrenseestra\u00dfe and Falkenberg. Alternative bus transport is being organised.<\/p>\n

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