Train accident in Engelskirchen: 74-year-old seriously injured!

Train accident in Engelskirchen: 74-year-old seriously injured!

On Sunday, October 26, 2025, a serious accident occurred at the level crossing in Ehreshoven, in which a 74-year-old man from Engelskirchen was hit by a train on the RB25 line. Loud oberberg-aktuell.de The man stepped onto the tracks despite the barriers being down and was seriously injured. The emergency services were quickly on site to give him first aid. A rescue helicopter was requested, but flew back empty as the man's condition did not allow this.

In addition to the driver, there were three passengers on the train who witnessed the incident and were then looked after. Several passers-by who witnessed the accident were also treated by rescue workers and emergency responders. The necessary rescue measures resulted in the L136 being completely closed during this time.

On-site operations

A large contingent of emergency services, police and fire departments were deployed to deal with the situation. In particular, the Engelskirchen fire department, led by Manuel Zarges, was on site with 35 emergency services. As already mentioned, rail traffic between Overath and Engelskirchen was suspended due to the incident, and a replacement rail service was set up so as not to completely abandon travelers in the region.

Such tragic incidents once again highlight how important it is to be particularly careful on tracks and level crossings. Despite the signals and security measures in place, similar events continue to occur. The city of Engelskirchen and the institutions involved are working to raise awareness of the dangers.

The deployment of emergency teams and the support of the Federal Police in recording accidents make it clear how seriously such situations are taken. Prevention work will continue to play a central role in learning from accidents and potentially preventing future incidents.