Germany: Emergency crews responding to earlier collision between bus and tram in Oberhausen June 9; at least one dead, 39 injured

Event

Authorities are continuing their response to an earlier collision between and bus and a tram in Oberhausen on June 9. The collision took place on the corner of Werthfeldstrasse and Bottroper Strasse, both of which are currently closed; at least one person has died and around 39 others were injured. Police have also restricted traffic on Fahnhorststrasse and Sterkrader Strasse to facilitate their rescue, salvage, and investigative operations.

Response work will probably continue through the late afternoon of June 9. Increased security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the incident site. Public transport disruptions are also possible on routes that pass through the area.

Advice

Avoid the incident site in Oberhausen until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for localized transport disruptions. Confirm public transport schedules if traveling through the affected region June 9.