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250 people evacuated from ICE due to overhead line damage

Due to overhead line damage, around 250 passengers had to leave an ICE train in Hanover in the middle of the line. The train came to a standstill a few kilometers from the main station on Thursday morning, according to the fire department. Some people from the train were led down the high...

A woman walks with a suitcase next to an ICE train at Hanover Central Station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
A woman walks with a suitcase next to an ICE train at Hanover Central Station. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Hanover - 250 people evacuated from ICE due to overhead line damage

Due to overhead line damage, around 250 passengers had to leave an ICE train in Hanover in the middle of the line. The train came to a standstill a few kilometers from the main station on Thursday morning, according to the fire department. Some people from the train were led down the high embankment via a staircase, others with the help of a turntable ladder. The fire department said that they were then taken on a rail replacement service.

Fire department statement with photo

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The incident took place in the city of Hanover, located in Lower Saxony. The overhead line damage affected a high-speed train, known as an ICE, causing the evacuation of approximately 250 passengers. The fire department played a crucial role in coordinating the evacuation, using both staircases and a turntable ladder. The evacuated passengers were then transferred to a rail replacement service to continue their journey. Unfortunately, this event disrupted traffic in the area, adding to the usual challenges of navigation in urban settings like Hanover.

Source: www.stern.de

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