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Panicked cattle on tracks: tragic train accident in BW!
In Schwäbisch Hall, panicked cattle caused a tragic incident on a railway line. Two animals died when they were hit by a regional train.
Panicked cattle on tracks: tragic train accident in BW!
In a tragic incident on November 6, 2025, two cattle died in a collision with a regional train in Baden-Württemberg. The incident occurred near Blaufelden in the Schwäbisch Hall district, where the panicked animals jumped over a fence and ran onto the tracks. Despite emergency braking, the train was unable to stop in time, resulting in a serious collision that damaged both the animals and the train stern.de reported.
The two Scottish Highland cattle were apparently about to be loaded into a cattle truck to be taken to a pasture. The transport of live animals is a sensitive issue that is regulated by the EU Animal Welfare Regulation. This regulation ensures that the welfare of animals during transport is always a priority and that everyone involved, from transport operators to drivers, is responsible for compliance. In particular, appropriate specialist knowledge and evidence must be available in order to carry out such transports bmleh.de informed.
Chaos on the railway line
After the incident, the railway line had to be closed for around one and a half hours. The federal police have started investigations into dangerous interference with rail traffic. Such situations are not only tragic for the animals, but also cause significant disruption to rail traffic. Such incidents are extremely rare, but pose a serious challenge to the security situation in the region.
The treatment of animals during transport is an important topic that continues to come into focus. EU legislation has clear guidelines to ensure that animals do not suffer unnecessarily during transport. These include regulations on maximum transport times and the ban on transporting pregnant or very young animals. The transport of cattle is limited to a maximum of 14 hours, provided that a rest period is guaranteed for the animals after every 14 hours. These rules apply across the EU and are designed to protect the welfare of animals.
A look at Surabaya
It is also interesting to look beyond the borders, for example to the Indonesian city of Surabaya. This port city, which is the second largest in Indonesia, has a history that dates back to the 10th century. Surabaya is known for its cultural diversity and robust economy, particularly as a major trading center. However, hardly anyone could imagine that issues such as animal protection and the transport of live animals also play a role here, and yet there are numerous parallels in the challenges that these two places have to overcome. Loud Wikipedia Surabaya relies on development and innovation and could benefit from each other in the future when it comes to dealing with live animals.