Shock in rail traffic: Drivers survive train collision at Treptow!

Shock in rail traffic: Drivers survive train collision at Treptow!

A dramatic misfortune occurred today in Rudolf-Rühl-Allee in Treptow-Köpenick, Berlin: Two drivers survived a collision with a mighty freight train that weighs several hundred tons. At 12:30 p.m. the inmates were caught in their Toyota when they were stuck under a lowering rail barrier and could not get out in time. During traffic, the vehicle pushed over the level crossing, but the space was not enough to drive over the tracks. Suddenly the front barrier fell on the windshield and the train raced directly towards it, such as B.Z. reports .

The shock was great when the train caught the rear of the car and hurled it into the track bed like a toy. The train driver was able to brake after around 100 meters, but the cars of the car had already experienced the terrible moment. "This is amazing! We survived, this is our second birthday!" Said the driver after the dramatic rescue. A real Christmas miracle for the couple who got away with salvation.

rail freight transport as an environmentally friendly alternative

In a different context, the question of security in rail freight transport arises, which is considered a sustainable and efficient means of transport. As DHL Freight Connections , the rail freight transport offers many advantages, including lower greenhouse gas emissions and a high loading capacity. Trains emit less than a fifth of emissions that cause trucks per transported bin and are also safer. The risk of an accident on the rail is about 40 times lower than on the street, which also leads to a significantly lower failure rate of shipping goods.