Drama on the track: Woman falls between the train and the platform in Harburg!

Drama on the track: Woman falls between the train and the platform in Harburg!

On Friday evening, October 25, 2025, a tragic accident occurred at Hamburg-Harburg train station. At 6:49 p.m., a 55-year-old woman fell on platform 3 when she hit her face against the closed door of the Metronome train RB41, which was ready to depart and was on its way to Bremen. As a result of the accident, her head slipped between the edge of the platform and the train and sustained serious injuries, reports az online.

Courageous witnesses immediately rushed to help and pulled the injured person back onto the platform, where they administered first aid. The alerted federal police and fire brigade were quickly on site. The woman was taken by ambulance to hospital where she was diagnosed with multiple fractures to her arms and shoulders as well as visible head injuries. After initial investigations, the federal police determined that there was no foul play or suicide attempt - it was apparently an accident. Further investigations into the cause of the accident are now being carried out by the investigation service of the Hamburg Federal Police Inspectorate.

Additional incident on the railway line

Meanwhile, another incident significantly affected rail traffic in the region. At around 7:00 p.m., a metronome train tore off an overhead line on the Hamburg-Bremen route. The train came to a standstill about 1.5 kilometers from Scheeßel station, resulting in 760 passengers having to be evacuated. Fire brigade teams from Scheeßel and Rotenburg were requested to provide support State newspaper reported.

The emergency services had to build rescue platforms to enable passengers to safely board a replacement train. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident, but the situation at the station was tense. Travelers in Tostedt were mainly confronted with a lack of toilets and a lack of information. On top of that, some long-distance trains were rerouted via Hanover, while freight traffic partially had to be stopped or rerouted. The replacement train was able to continue its journey towards Bremen around 11 p.m.

Railway accidents with personal injuries

The latest incidents once again show the dangers associated with rail transport. According to an analysis by the Federal Statistical Office, there were numerous rail accidents with personal injuries in Germany from 2009 to 2022. The statistics published on November 14, 2023 demonstrate the need for security measures in this area. For those interested, the data is about the platform Statista accessible.

Such incidents always trigger a wave of consternation. The fates of those affected remind us to be cautious and sensitive, especially in safety-relevant areas such as rail traffic. Unfortunately, such accidents are not uncommon and those responsible must continue to do everything they can to prevent such tragedies in the future.