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19-year-old killed in an accident at a level crossing

A 19-year-old driver has died at a railroad crossing in Bad Waldsee (Ravensburg district). According to witnesses, he stopped on the track bed on Monday evening due to an accident with his car, as the police reported. The young man tried to drive the vehicle off the track, but was unable to do...

Police officers stand in front of the wreckage of a vehicle involved in an accident. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
Police officers stand in front of the wreckage of a vehicle involved in an accident. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

County of Ravensburg - 19-year-old killed in an accident at a level crossing

A 19-year-old driver has died at a railroad crossing in Bad Waldsee(Ravensburg district). According to witnesses, he stopped on the track bed on Monday evening due to an accident with his car, as the police reported. The young man tried to drive the vehicle off the track, but was unable to do so. Shortly afterwards, a train crashed into the car the young man was in. The car was completely destroyed.

After resuscitation measures on site, the 19-year-old died in a hospital in Ravensburg, according to the police. The damaged train was able to continue its journey. The 19 passengers and the train driver were uninjured.

Police statement

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  1. The accident occurred in the traffic district of Ravensburg, which is located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
  2. The police in Ravensburg are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal accident at the railroad crossing in Bad Waldsee.
  3. Witnesses reported that the young man was trying to move his damaged vehicle from the track bed before the train collided with it.
  4. The Baden-Württemberg railroad authority has reminded drivers to always obey traffic signs and signals at railroad crossings to prevent accidents.
  5. The Ravensburg police urge drivers to exercise caution on the roads and railroad crossings, especially during peak traffic hours.

Source: www.stern.de

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