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Man hit by freight train: Investigators assume accident

A man has been fatally injured after being hit by a freight train at the train station in Eystrup (Nienburg/Weser district). The man died at the scene of the accident, the police announced on Wednesday. According to witness reports, he tried to cross the track bed onto another platform on...

Tracks are laid in the ballast bed at a station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Tracks are laid in the ballast bed at a station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Emergencies - Man hit by freight train: Investigators assume accident

A man has been fatally injured after being hit by a freight train at the train station in Eystrup (Nienburg/Weser district). The man died at the scene of the accident, the police announced on Wednesday. According to witness reports, he tried to cross the track bed onto another platform on Tuesday afternoon. During this crossing, the man appeared to be heavily intoxicated. According to the police, it was not yet possible to identify the victim.

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  1. The police in the District of Nienburg, Lower Saxony, are investigating the unfortunate incident where a man was hit by a freight train, potentially causing delays in the Railroad traffic.
  2. Due to the emergencies caused by the freight train accident, the police have increased patrols around the train stations in the area, ensuring the safety of the public.
  3. In the aftermath of the incident, there have been calls for improved safety measures at the train stations in Lower Saxony, particularly in the District of Nienburg, to prevent such unfortunate accidents in the future.
  4. The Weser river traffic was temporarily halted due to the police investigations following the freight train accident in Eystrup, causing inconvenience to ferry and cargo services.
  5. The police are urging the public to report any suspicious activities or incidents related to the accident near the train station in Eystrup, as the identification of the victim is still pending.

Source: www.stern.de

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