On Thursday evening on the Laan van Meerdervoort in The Hague, two trams collided, blocking a portion of the intersection and prompting a partial police closure, according to local reports. The incident occurred just before 6:30 p.m. when a line 12 tram traveling toward Station Hollands Spoor made a left turn from the Goudenregenstraat onto the Laan van Meerdervoort. Another tram, operating in the opposite direction toward the Lijsterbes depot, was stationary on the Laan van Meerdervoort at the time.
Collision on Laan van Meerdervoort and Route Disruptions
As the line 12 tram navigated the turn, the opposing depot-bound tram was positioned further forward than anticipated, leaving the driver of line 12 unable to prevent the collision. The impact caused the depot-bound tram to have one of its wheelsets partially lifted out of the tracks by the incoming vehicle. Despite the jarring nature of the collision, no injuries were reported, and passengers aboard tram 12 were able to exit the vehicle independently to continue their journeys.
Did You Know? The transit operator deployed replacement buses to maintain service on the portions of tram lines 3 and 12 that were blocked by the accident scene.
Clearing the Intersection and Restoring Transit Services
Following the crash, emergency responders and transport crews worked to clear the blocked intersection while officers kept the perimeter partially closed off. By approximately 9:00 p.m., both trams had been successfully driven back to the depot, allowing normal road traffic to resume through the area. Concurrently, regular operations were restored across the previously disrupted tram lines 3 and 12.
Details of the tram collision and traffic restoration
What caused the tram collision in The Hague?
The collision occurred when a line 12 tram turning left onto the Laan van Meerdervoort struck an opposing tram heading toward the Lijsterbes depot, which was positioned further forward than expected.
Were there any injuries reported from the accident?
No one was injured in the collision, and passengers aboard tram 12 safely disembarked on their own to continue traveling.
When was normal traffic and tram service restored?
By approximately 9:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, both trams were driven to the depot, the roadway was reopened, and tram lines 3 and 12 resumed their standard routes.
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