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Cologne (dpa / lnw) - A 74-year-old driver was seriously injured in a collision with a tram in Cologne.

The man was initially trapped in his car and had to be freed by the rescue workers.

He was taken to a hospital, the police said.

The 34-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries.

According to initial investigations, the 74-year-old turned his car over the tracks on Thursday despite the red light and was caught there by the tram at the driver's door.

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