Tragic misfortune in Hennef: Cyclists from freight train fatally recorded
Tragic misfortune in Hennef: Cyclists from freight train fatally recorded
On May 10, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in Hennef, in which a cyclist was hit by a freight train and fatally injured. The incident occurred at the level crossing between Frankfurter Strasse and on the Brölbahn. Information from Ksta.de The bike driver had driven past a closed pedestrian barrier, as the train towards the train station Hennef came closer. The train stopped about 700 meters behind the accident site, which indicates the high speed and the long braking distance of trains.
An eyewitness to the accident was visibly affected and was looked after by an emergency pastor. The Hennef volunteer fire brigade built a privacy screen to shield the tragic scenes of passers -by. The investigation was taken over by the criminal guard, and an accident recording team from Düsseldorf secured the relevant traces. The railway line between Hennef and Eitorf remained closed for several hours.
similar incidents and security measures
To ensure improved security standards, the railway has been pursuing the goal of building level crossings since 2019. This should reduce the risk of accidents between pedestrians, cyclists and drivers with trains. The dismantling is often carried out by tunnels or superstructures, and the number of level crossings in Germany has dropped significantly from around 28,000 to currently 15,820 since 1995. To date, over 63% of these transitions are technically secured ( Auto-motor-und-sport.de ).
The main cause of accidents at level crossings often remains human failure such as inattentiveness or carelessness. With an average train that runs at 100 km/h, the required braking distance is between 800 and 1,000 meters. It is therefore extremely important that cyclists and drivers at level crossings make the highest caution.
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| Ort | Hennef, Deutschland |
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