Tragic emergency medical intervention at Goetheplatz: subway traffic severely affected

Tragic emergency medical intervention at Goetheplatz: subway traffic severely affected

A tragic incident rocked the Goetheplatz subway station in Munich this evening. The emergency call was received shortly after 5:50 p.m., prompting rescue workers and police to be deployed. One person fell under a subway train and died at the scene of the accident. The police confirmed on Thursday afternoon that it was a suicide. This makes it clear that the circumstances of this incident are sadly tragic.

A complete rescue train, equipped with several fire engines, was quickly on site. A crisis intervention team and numerous emergency services also took care of the situation. The Munich transport company (MVG) reacted immediately and set up a replacement bus service between Poccistraße and Sendlinger Tor, as the subway lines U3 and U6 did not run in this section. The U3 was only in use between Fürstenried West and Poccistraße and between Sendlinger Tor and Moosach Bahnhof, while the U6 only ran between Klinikum Großhadern and Implerstraße as well as Sendlinger Tor and Garching Research Center.

Traffic restrictions and football game

The restrictions on subway traffic were originally announced until 7:20 p.m., but were extended until around 8:40 p.m. due to the increased number of passengers - triggered by a Champions League game between FC Bayern and Club Brugge, which starts at 9 p.m. The restrictions were finally lifted at 7:40 p.m., but passengers still had to expect delays and occasional cancellations.

The MVG appealed to passengers to pay attention to loudspeaker announcements and train destination displays in order to be informed about the current situation. Especially at peak times, it is important to keep a cool head and take advantage of the information available to passengers.

The subway guard and the challenges underground

Although the incident at Goetheplatz is tragic, it is also in the context of the challenges faced by security forces in Munich's subway stations. Up to 15 double patrols of the subway guard are deployed to ensure safety underground. Your work is not only characterized by routine; They often encounter difficult and stressful situations and are dependent on acting quickly and professionally.

The emergency services' shifts begin in the subway catacombs, which previously served as a refuge for drug addicts and the homeless. Thanks to extensive security measures, these places are now largely closed, but the challenges have moved to the surface, where many addicts can be found, such as in public toilets. The subway guard remains vigilant to intervene in such situations while protecting the safety of passengers.

In conclusion, it can be said that such sad events like the incident at Goetheplatz not only influence the image of the city, but also challenge the work of the security forces. A lot is still being done to ensure underground safety in order to offer Munich residents and their guests worry-free use of public transport.

For detailed coverage of the incident and subsequent fallout, you can read the articles at Merkur ( Mercury ) and evening newspaper ( Evening newspaper ) read. Additional information about the work of the subway guard can be found on the BR website ( BR ).