In Gent, a serious accident involving a tram and a worker has raised concerns about safety near busy tram lines. On 2025-06-20 12:09:00, a worker was hit by a tram at the Martelaarslaan, resulting in severe leg injuries. This incident highlights the risks faced by pedestrians and workers near tram tracks.
- Arbeider aangereden door tram in Gent
- Man krijgt ernstige verwondingen aan been
- Arbeider stak middenberm over tijdens werk
- Trambestuurder merkte man te laat op
The worker was crossing the central reservation after working on the opposite side of the road when the tram driver noticed him too late. How can such accidents be prevented in the future? What measures can improve visibility and safety for both tram drivers and pedestrians?
Understanding the circumstances of this accident is crucial to avoid similar incidents in Gent and other Belgian cities with extensive tram networks.
Could better infrastructure or stricter safety protocols reduce these accidents? This event raises important questions about urban safety and worker protection in tram-heavy areas.
- Visibility challenges for tram drivers at busy crossings
- The importance of safe pedestrian crossings and clear signage
- Potential need for increased worker training and awareness
Authorities and local communities must collaborate to implement stronger safety measures. How can we better protect those working near tram lines before another accident occurs?
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