Feb 20 β€’ 06:54 UTC πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Sweden SVT Nyheter

Tram and car collide in Lund - no injuries

A tram and a car collided in Lund, Sweden, early Friday morning, but no injuries were reported and both vehicles were able to drive away after the incident.

On Friday morning, a collision occurred between a tram and a car in Lund, Sweden, at approximately 07:37. The emergency services received calls about the incident and responded quickly to ensure the safety of the passengers aboard the tram. According to Evelina Svensson from the Southern Rescue Service, the situation was under control, and there were no reported injuries, making it a minor accident.

Despite the incident, both the tram and the car were able to leave the scene without any assistance. Operations were disrupted temporarily, causing a pause in tram services in Lund; however, services resumed shortly before 08:20. Passengers were informed to expect delays in their travel due to the aftermath of the collision. This incident highlights the importance of safety measures in urban transportation and the efficiency of emergency responders in handling such situations swiftly.

Overall, this collision, though inconvenient for commuters, did not result in any personal injuries, reflecting well on the existing transit infrastructure's resilience and emergency response protocols in place in Lund. Authorities are likely to investigate the cause further to prevent similar occurrences in the future.

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