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Deadly Road Accident on Martin-Luther-Straße/Kreisstraße in Hattingen, Involving a Tramway

Tram commenced its journey on August 30, 2025, under the oversight of the Hattingen Police Department, in the Ennepe-Ruhr region.

Deadly Road Collision on Martin-Luther-Straße/Kreisstraße in Hattingen Involving a Tramway
Deadly Road Collision on Martin-Luther-Straße/Kreisstraße in Hattingen Involving a Tramway

Deadly Road Accident on Martin-Luther-Straße/Kreisstraße in Hattingen, Involving a Tramway

Tragic Tram Accident in Hattingen: 77-Year-Old Man Killed

In a tragic incident that took place on August 30, 2025, a 77-year-old man named Frank Bauermann from Hattingen was fatally struck by a tram. The accident occurred at around 11:15 AM at the intersection of Martin-Luther-Straße and Kreisstraße.

The elderly man was hit by the tram as it was heading towards Bochum Grumme. The tram driver applied emergency braking before the collision, but unfortunately, Mr. Bauermann succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the accident.

The accident resulted in the temporary closure of one lane of Kreisstraße, and traffic was regulated during the investigation. A traffic accident investigation team from Bochum was called to the scene to conduct a thorough examination.

The Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis Police Department is handling the investigation, and further inquiries can be directed to their Press Office. The Press Office can be reached via phone at 02333 9166-1200 or by email at [email protected]. For urgent inquiries, you can reach the Press Office's spokesperson directly at 0174/6310227.

The Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis Police Department is located at Strückerberger Straße 32, 58256 Ennepetal.

Our thoughts go out to the family and friends of Mr. Bauermann during this difficult time. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance on our roads and public transportation systems.

We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

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