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Pedestrian hit by tram at Heemstedestraat stop

Pedestrian hit by tram at Heemstedestraat stop

A female pedestrian was hospitalized after being struck by a tram at the Heemstedestraat stop in Amsterdam Nieuw-West around 5:15 PM. Emergency services attended the scene, resulting in the closure of the street and the disruption of tram line 2. The cause of the accident and the victim's current condition have not yet been disclosed.

Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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