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Train accident in Wremen: Man seriously injured - life-threatening on the tracks!
A 68-year-old man was hit by a train on the railway line between Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven and seriously injured.
Train accident in Wremen: Man seriously injured - life-threatening on the tracks!
A terrible incident occurred on September 9th at 3:30 p.m. on the railway line between Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven. A 68-year-old man from Bremen was hit by a regional train in the Wremen area, exactly at railway kilometer 198.2, and was seriously injured. Loud CNV Media The man was obviously not paying attention and did not notice the approaching train.
The train was on its way from Cuxhaven to Bremerhaven and completed its journey at a speed of around 80 km/h. The driver noticed the man in the track area in good time and blew a warning whistle before initiating rapid braking. Unfortunately, he was unable to stop the locomotive in time, which resulted in the man's legs being seriously injured.
Rescue and consequences of the accident
The injured man was immediately taken to a nearby hospital in a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, around 50 passengers who were also on the train were uninjured, but had to continue their journey by bus. The route between Cuxhaven and Bremerhaven was closed to train traffic for more than two hours until 5:46 p.m., which led to significant delays and changes to rail operations.
In response to this incident, the federal police urgently pointed out the danger to life when entering railway facilities. The tracks may only be crossed at designated places, as trains approach almost silently and can only be noticed late, as stated in a report by Press portal emerges.
This incident serves as a warning example of how important attention and caution are when dealing with railway systems. Hopefully the injured person will recover from his injuries soon and such tragedies can be avoided in the future. So next time you pass by tracks, stay alert and respect safety warnings.