Trams collide on iconic Rotterdam bridge, 15 hurt

The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city

Two trams collided on a key bridge in Rotterdam on Wednesday leaving at least 15 hurt, one seriously, officials said.

The Erasmus Bridge is a major landmark in the Dutch port city, spanning the Maas river, and a major transport hub.

The site of an accident involving two trams that collided on the Erasmus Bridge.The site of an accident involving two trams that collided on the Erasmus Bridge.

Webcam footage of the bridge showed a tram steaming into the back of another, sending debris flying across the lanes of traffic and damaging both trams.

The bridge has been closed to all traffic in both directions.

Images show scores of emergency services personnel evacuating the injured with stretchers and wheelchairs.

Rotterdam authorities initially gave a toll of 18 injured, but revised this down to 15, according to national broadcaster NOS.

 

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