Woman Tried to Catch Vienna Tram in Front of Truck: Dead

The accident happened around 12:30 PM at Thaliastraße 149. Witnesses report that the 78-year-old had stepped onto the elevated roadway between a stationary car and the truck to reach a tram standing at the station. However, when the tram started moving, the woman reportedly tried to get back onto the sidewalk directly in front of the truck. At that moment, the truck is said to have started moving.

The 78-year-old was hit by the heavy vehicle and suffered fatal injuries. An emergency doctor could only confirm the woman's death. The traffic accident command of the Vienna State Traffic Department is investigating.

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