A garbage truck on the waterfront in Prague swept the trolleys, the trams do not run
The accident happened after five o’clock in the morning on the Podolské nábřeží. For unknown reasons, the garbage truck drove to a stop, swept the railing, the overhead line pole and stopped on the tracks.
“No one was injured in the garbage truck accident, the driver was not under the influence of alcohol. The probable cause of the accident will probably be microsleep, “police spokesman Jan Daněk told Novinka.
“Firefighters intervened in a truck accident in which the traction line was damaged. After securing the accidents, we handed over the case to colleagues from the Prague transport company, “said Martin Kavka, a spokesman for the fire brigade.
Truck accident in Podolí
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The transport company diverted traffic in the Dvorce and Podolská Vodárna sections. Lines 2, 3, 17 and 21 from the center return to Podolská Vodárna. Line 27 was diverted to Smíchov.
“In the morning rush hour, there is a lack of trams on the Modřany line, because others cannot get there and unfortunately their capacity is not enough. We recommend passengers to use the bus line to Smíchov, “said the transport company.
After eight o’clock in the morning, the rescue of the car began, during which both lanes were closed. It is not yet clear when the operation will resume.
The garbage truck destroyed the stop and the shell
Photo: Aktu.cz