Tram Accident in Central Gothenburg

During the night leading up to Midsummer's Eve, 20 June 2025, a tram accident occurred in central Gothenburg. A tram of type M31 was operating on line 3 from Marklandsgatan heading towards Kålltorp. After stopping at the Vasaplatsen station, the tram accelerated along Vasagatan and passed the Valand stop at high speed.
At the intersection with Kungsportsavenyen, the tram derailed, crossed the intersection, and crashed into a small restaurant located in the middle of Vasagatan.

The accident caused extensive damage to both the tram and the restaurant. A total of eight people were injured, four of whom sustained serious injuries.