Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Two Trams Collide on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge
Two trams crashed into each other on a big bridge in Rotterdam, a city in the Netherlands.
The bridge is very important because it goes over a river and lots of people use it to get around.
When the trams hit each other, some people got hurt, and one person was hurt really badly.
The bridge is now closed so that no more accidents happen.
At first, people thought 18 people were hurt, but later they said it was actually 15.
Lots of helpers came to take care of the injured people.
Two trams collided on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge on Wednesday.
At least 15 people were injured, with one person seriously hurt.
The bridge is a major transport hub and landmark in Rotterdam.
Initial reports indicated 18 injured, but the number was later revised to 15.
The bridge has been closed to all traffic in both directions.
- Who
- Passengers and personnel on the trams
- What
- Collision between two trams
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Why
- Cause of the collision not specified
Initial Injury Count
Revised Injury Count
Number of Injured People
Initial Injury Count
Rotterdam authorities initially reported 18 people injured.
Revised Injury Count
The number was later revised down to 15 injured, according to national broadcaster NOS.
- Location
- Erasmus Bridge, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Date
- Wednesday
- Number of Injured
- 15 (initially reported as 18)
- Severity of Injuries
- One seriously injured
- Bridge Status
- Closed to all traffic in both directions