The 90-year-old man had wanted to cross the road on Hietzinger Hauptstraße and "did not notice the approaching tram and was knocked down," the Viennese Lines reported.

Man in Critical Condition After Tram Accident

Despite the emergency brake, the tram hit the man and seriously injured him. The 90-year-old was medically treated by the Vienna professional rescue service and was admitted to the hospital with life-threatening injuries around 9.00 am. The tram driver is receiving crisis psychological support. The exact sequence of the accident was initially unclear. The traffic accident command of the state traffic department has taken up the accident.

(APA/Red)

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