Tram accident
Though tram systems can be environmentally friendly, efficient, and cost effective methods of transport within urban areas[citation needed], issues such as poor maneuverability and long braking distances also pose public safety concerns.
[2] Research indicates that for each kilometer traveled, trams are 12 times more likely to be involved in a serious accident than a car.
Additionally, collisions may occur between trams due to faulty junctions or poor driving.Trams coming to a sudden stop may cause injuries to passengers on board.
Fire aboard a tram puts passengers at risk of severe injury or death.
[5] Non-impact absorbing parts at the side of the trams may lead to serious head injuries even at low speeds.
In addition, rail accident investigations can analyze previous occurrences of a similar character.
Both icy winters and falling leaves pose a threat by making the rails more slippery.
[19] A tram also typically carries first aid kit, a radio and/or a phone, some tools, and a fire extinguisher.
Basic first aid, safety courses, and protocols to follow in an accident are taught to tram drivers.
Some organizations test the drivers for alcohol and/or drugs regularly to avoid driving under the influence.
The accident scene is surveyed, and in the case of several injured persons, a triage process or other recognition of patients' states is done.
If a patient is trapped inside crushed structures, various kinds of extrication tools, like hydraulic spreaders, rams, cutters, and circular saws can be used.
Cranes, tow trucks, hydraulic jacks and rollers can be used to rerail a derailed tram vehicle.
