Details on the tram accident in Montpellier: three injured in Malbosc this morning

On Tuesday, April 15, a serious accident occurred on Montpellier tramway line 1 in the Malbosc district, not only disrupting public transport but also injuring three people. The collision occurred at 9:26 a.m. when the tramway, traveling on Route Ernest-Hemingway, was struck by a car driven by a 21-year-old woman. Immediate measures were taken to rescue the injured, while traffic was temporarily halted.

Circumstances of the Accident

According to initial information, the accident was caused by a traffic violation. The driver, who was driving her Nissan Juke, crossed the intersection between Avenue du Professeur-Jean-Louis-Viala and Route Ernest-Hemingway without stopping the red light. Her path crossed that of the tramway traveling from “Château d’O” toward “La Mosson,” resulting in a violent collision. Direct consequences of the collision

This unfortunate event caused injuries to three people. The 21-year-old driver reported pain in her pelvis and hips. Her 48-year-old passenger was limited by neck and back pain. A tram passenger was also injured after falling during the impact. All the injured were quickly treated by the Hérault firefighters and transported to the emergency room at Lapeyronie Hospital.

Traffic disruptions

Following the accident, the tram remained stationary at the roundabout exit, causing a temporary interruption of services. Traffic, both for trams and cars, was interrupted for just over an hour on this strategic route. Transport operators worked quickly to restore traffic, which resumed normally at 10:45 a.m.

Other transport incidents in Montpellier

This tragic accident adds to the recent inconveniences encountered in the transport sector in Montpellier. To cite just one example, a recent tragic incident had already disrupted train traffic between Montpellier and Lunel, highlighting the need for increased vigilance on our roads and railways.

Ongoing investigation The incident is currently being examined by the police accident unit. Although the 21-year-old driver tested negative for alcohol, the question of her driving disorderly remains at the heart of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are attempting to determine all the circumstances leading to this accident and, in particular, the reasons why she ignored the red light.