Freight train collision in Landscheide: driver remains uninjured!

Freight train collision in Landscheide: driver remains uninjured!

A dramatic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, August 14, 2025, at an unsecured railway crossing near Landscheide in the Steinburg district. A 60-year-old driver wanted to cross the railway crossing with her car and a trailer when a freight train coming from Wilster sped towards her. Despite the train driver's immediate braking, a collision occurred between the train and the trailer, which was loaded with wood. Fortunately, the driver was uninjured, while the trailer was hit by the train and torn off. The volunteer fire departments from St. Margarethen, Landscheide and Gudendorf were quickly there to check the train for possible leaks. Ultimately, the railway line had to be closed for about an hour, but the all-clear was then given. NDR reports on this incident.

Such unforeseeable events shed light on the safety situation at level crossings, especially those that are not secured. Authorities will certainly work to increase safety at these critical points to avoid future accidents.

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