Mann after the subway accident in Dortmund injured life-threatening

Mann after the subway accident in Dortmund injured life-threatening

Another unfortunate incident on the Gleisen underground in Dortmund caused outrage and concern on Thursday, September 5th. The accident occurred at the Stadtgarten stop at 4:30 p.m. when a 33-year-old man from Unna was hit by a subway and was left behind in the track bed seriously injured. Handled rescue workers were immediately there to help the man.

As can be seen from the initial surveys by the police, the man had entered the tracks, while the subway had initially stopped. Apparently he wanted to switch to the opposite platform. However, while he was on the track, the subway continued her journey and dragged the man over several meters. The severity of his injuries was alarming.

rescue worker in use

The emergency services of the emergency services were quickly on site to provide first aid and stabilize the man. Due to the severity of the injuries, a helicopter was even requested, which landed at the nearby western gate intersection. Fortunately, he was not used because the man had already been brought to a clinic. The circumstances of the accident have led to the fact that all traffic in this area was paralyzed for about two hours, while rescue measures and the accident recording were carried out.

Witnesses of the incident were visibly affected and also needed support. At the Kampstraße stop, passengers and employees of DSW21 who had observed the events were looked after by emergency pastors. Similar support was also offered at the Stadtgarten stop. A total of around 30 firefighters were deployed by three guards, while the rescue service moved out with two vehicles and the helicopter.

a criminal background?

Another interesting aspect of the incident was announced one day after the accident. According to reports, the man had committed shop theft shortly before the accident and tried to save himself on the run. The Dortmund police indicated that the man's escape may have led to a fatal encounter with the subway. His current health situation is still critical and the investigation is ongoing.

It remains to be hoped that such tragic incidents will teach to prevent future accidents at this dangerous crossroads. In the meantime, the thoughts of the city among the injured and those who are burdened by what happened. In a city that has already experienced so many traffic accidents, the question is once again the question of how the safety of passengers at the subway stations can be improved.