A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday morning in Zurich when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a tram on the Quaibrücke near Bellevue.

The incident happened shortly after 7 a.

m.

as a Line 9 tram traveled from Bellevue towards Bürkliplatz.

Despite immediate resuscitation efforts by emergency services, the individual succumbed to their injuries at the scene.

The Zurich city police are investigating the cause of the collision, which remains unclear, and are seeking witnesses to provide further information.

The accident has led to road closures and public transport disruptions, affecting several tram lines in the area.

This incident adds to a series of fatal tram accidents in Zurich this year, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.