20 people were injured in a train collision in Strasbourg, eastern France

French authorities announced that at least 20 people were injured today, Saturday, in a collision between two tram trains in the city of Strasbourg in eastern France.
A spokesman for the governorate said, “The initial toll indicates that 20 people are in a state of relative emergency,” noting that the circumstances of the accident have not yet become clear.

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A tight security cordon was imposed in front of the tram station, where many ambulances were stationed.

A video clip posted by an eyewitness on social media showed a chaotic scene, as two tram trains were severely damaged in the tunnel near the station.

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It appears that one of the two trains derailed as a result of the collision, and Strasbourg was the first major French city to restart the tram network.
Starting in 1994. There have been no major incidents since then.