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Pedestrian hit by tram in Biesdorf: seriously injured!
A pedestrian was hit by a tram in Biesdorf and seriously injured. Traffic accidents in Berlin are increasing.
Pedestrian hit by tram in Biesdorf: seriously injured!
On November 12, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred in Biesdorf, a district of Marzahn-Hellersdorf, when a pedestrian was hit by a tram. The incident took place at around 3:20 p.m. on the Alley of Cosmonauts when a 62-year-old man was crossing the street towards the school. According to the information from Berlin police The 24-year-old railcar driver on line M 18 was unable to brake in time despite braking and warning signals.
The pedestrian was thrown into the track bed by the force of the impact. Bystanders, including a student, immediately provided first aid. The man suffered bruises all over his body and a laceration on his face and was taken to hospital by emergency services for inpatient treatment. During the rescue effort, tram traffic was suspended in both directions and police have launched an investigation.
Similar incidents in the region
In this case, a witness provided first aid and the injured man was also taken to hospital by emergency services. Tram traffic on lines M8 and M18 had to be stopped in both directions for four hours while a traffic crime commissioner took over further investigations. Such incidents highlight the safety of pedestrians on the capital's roads.
The increasing number of accidents and their significance
The topic of traffic safety and the dangers for pedestrians are particularly relevant when you look at the traffic accident statistics for 2023. According to the President of the German Road Safety Council (DVR), Manfred Wirsch, a total of 2,839 people died in traffic accidents in Germany in 2023, an increase of 1.8% compared to 2022. The number of injuries also rose by 1.5% to 366,557 people.
Of particular concern is the increase in the number of pedestrian deaths and injuries in recent years. To counteract this, Wirsch calls for greater consideration of pedestrian safety in traffic policy. The focus here is on measures such as the current amendment to the Road Traffic Regulations (StVO), which will enable municipalities to set up zebra crossings without proof of a particular risk. A simplified allocation of areas for pedestrians and cyclists is also planned.
Today's investigation into the accident in Biesdorf is a further sign that road safety remains an important concern, especially for the most vulnerable road users such as pedestrians. Various institutions are working to improve the traffic situation in Berlin and prevent accidents.