Serious accident in Dortmund: 9-year-old boy from the Stadtbahn recorded

Serious accident in Dortmund: 9-year-old boy from the Stadtbahn recorded

Dortmund -A tragic incident shaked Dortmund on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. At 1:40 p.m., there was a serious traffic accident on Münsterstrasse, in the immediate vicinity of the Immermannstraße stop, in which a 9-year boy was hit by a light rail. This accident not only has an impact on the boy and his family, but also highlights the safety precautions to the district station.

The boy, whose identity was not published for legal reasons, crossed the tram rails at the time of the accident when the approaching light rail caught it. According to the first reports, the impact was so violent that the child was pulled several meters. Immediate rescue measures were started and the boy was transported to a nearby hospital with life -threatening injuries.

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The saving measures at the scene of the accident were supported by the fire brigade's emergency pastors, who looked after not only the injured boy, but also the numerous witnesses and first aiders, who were also in shock at that moment. Modern emergency pastoral care has established itself in recent years as an indispensable part of processing such tragic events to make emotional support.

A special team for traffic accident recording from the Dortmund police headquarters was also quickly on site to document the scene of the accident. Such teams of operations specialize that traffic accidents that are of particular interest are to grasp in detail. This is done with the latest technology such as drones and 3D scanners in order to enable a comprehensive analysis of the accident and its circumstances. These steps are crucial to determine the exact course of the accident and identify potential security gaps.

In the result, there were considerable impairments in traffic. The Münsterstraße was closed in the south between the Immermannstraße and Eberstraße until around 4:25 p.m., which led to delays in local public transport. Stadtbahn traffic was temporarily discontinued, which affected not only the commuters, but also the residents.

This incident again illustrates the dangers that lurk in road traffic, especially at heavily frequented stops for public transport. Over the past few years there have been reports on accidents on the tracks, which has led to a discussion about the security systems and the need for better protective measures on these neuralgic points.

The Dortmund police will continue to drive the investigation and clarify the exact circumstances of the accident. In the coming days, the authority will also be expected to provide further information to the public, especially with regard to possible prevention measures for the future.