Accident - 18-year-old falls in front of the subway and dies
An 18-year-old was run over by a subway train at Alexanderplatz. He died on the spot, as the police announced on Monday morning. On Sunday evening, the man fell into the track bed of the U8 line towards Hermannstraße shortly before a train arrived. According to the police, there are no indications that he was not at fault.
An accident is the most likely cause, said a spokeswoman. According to this, there are indications that the man had consumed narcotics. The death investigation that has been initiated should provide more details.
According to the police, the subway driver and a witness suffered a shock and were taken to hospital by the emergency services. The "Berliner Zeitung" had first reported.
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The busy streets of Alexanderplatz were filled with traffic due to the incident. This unfortunate accident has brought additional challenges for navigating the area. Police officers are working diligently to gather information and manage the situation at the accident site.
Source: www.stern.de
