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Heroic act at Harburg train station: Travelers save woman from train!
On October 25, 2025, a woman fell between the train and the platform at Harburg train station. Passers-by provided first aid and the federal police are investigating.
Heroic act at Harburg train station: Travelers save woman from train!
In a worrying incident at Hamburg-Harburg train station, a 55-year-old woman was seriously injured after falling between the train and the platform on the evening of October 25, 2025. Loud Borken newspaper The accident occurred at around 6:49 p.m. on platform 3 when the woman's face hit the closed door of a regional train that was ready to leave. As a result, she slipped into the dangerous gap between the platform and the train.
Fortunately, bystanders reacted quickly and pulled the woman back, where they administered first aid. However, she had to be taken to hospital with multiple fractures and head injuries. The federal police have started investigating the exact cause of the accident and confirmed that there is no evidence of foul play or a suicide attempt. The train was able to resume its journey about an hour after the incident.
Similar incidents in Harburg
Train passengers who observed the incident immediately alerted the driver, who quickly applied the brakes to prevent anything worse from happening. The bystanders then provided first aid and the man was taken to hospital with minor injuries – visible through external abrasions. Fortunately, the situation was quickly brought under control and track traffic was reopened at 2:39 p.m.
Conclusion and outlook
These incidents highlight the safety conditions at train stations, especially in Harburg, where such accidents occur again and again. It remains to be hoped that the Federal Police's investigations will lead to new findings in order to increase safety for all travelers. Fortunately, in both cases there were no serious consequences for those affected - but how lucky can you always be when traveling?