Tram Accident Investigation Calls for Safety Changes
An investigation into a fatal tram accident in Gothenburg has concluded with calls for safety upgrades. The incident killed 81-year-old Gladys Denovan while crossing a road. Transport authorities now seek better pedestrian protection measures along tram routes.
An 81-year-old woman died after a tram hit her in Gothenburg. Gladys Denovan was crossing a road in the Gamlestaden district when the accident occurred. The investigation into the fatal incident has now concluded. Gothenburg's tram authority issued a clear recommendation for improved safety measures. They want better pedestrian visibility and crossing signals near tram lines. This marks another serious transport incident in Sweden's second-largest city. Gothenburg's tram system carries over 100 million passengers annually. The city has struggled with several pedestrian-tram accidents in recent years. Officials described the current safety review as urgent. They said in a statement that infrastructure must keep pace with urban growth. The investigation's timing coincides with Gothenburg's ongoing public transport expansion. This raises questions about whether safety improvements are happening fast enough.