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Shock in Stuttgart-Neugereut: Car crashes into tram – lines U2 and U19 affected!
On June 2nd, 2025, there was an accident between a car and a tram in Stuttgart-Neugereut, which interrupted the U2 and U19 lines.
Shock in Stuttgart-Neugereut: Car crashes into tram – lines U2 and U19 affected!
On Monday morning there was a serious accident between a car and a tram in Stuttgart-Neugereut. According to reports from Stuttgart News, the incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. in the roundabout between Kormoranstrasse and Seeblickweg. This collision led to a disruption of the U2 and U19 light rail lines, which is expected to last until 11 a.m.
The affected route lies between the Neugereut and Steinhaldenfeld stops. U2 passengers were asked to temporarily use bus line 54 between Neugereut and Marabustraße or Steinhaldenfeld. At the same time, the U19 light rail line only runs between NeckarPark (stadium) and Steinhaldenfeld.
Details about the accident
No comprehensive information is yet available on the exact circumstances of the incident. The extent of the injuries and the identities of those involved were not initially released. In comparison, an earlier accident in September 2018 in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim, in which two light rail vehicles collided, is a reminder of the frequent dangers in local public transport. In this incident, which was caused by an incorrectly placed switch, the drivers suffered minor injuries while the passengers were uninjured. Overall, damage was estimated to be in the six-figure range and police were conducting an investigation into the exact cause gmx reported.
Unfortunately, such accidents are not uncommon in the region, as was shown by a collision between a car and a light rail train at the end of August, in which four people were injured. These incidents highlight the need for additional safety measures and preventive measures for road users.
The city and transport companies will continue to monitor the situation and inform affected passengers about alternative routes. In the meantime, everyone involved hopes that the causes of the accident will be quickly clarified in order to sustainably improve safety on public transport.