Börde district - Cow runs in front of train and dies: Railroad line closed
A cow has run in front of a regional train in the Börde district and died. The train driver was unable to prevent the collision on Tuesday on the line between Zielitz and Mahlwinkel despite braking maneuvers, according to the federal police in Magdeburg on Wednesday. The railroad line had to be closed for around two and a half hours and there were several train cancellations and delays. The fire department was called out to rescue the cow. No people were injured, it said.
The owner of the animal stated that the cow had escaped from the paddock while driving the herd and had run in front of the train. Investigation proceedings were initiated against him for dangerous interference with rail traffic, it was reported.
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- Despite the incident in the Börde district, regular rail service resumed on the Magdeburg railroad line afterwards.
- In Saxony-Anhalt, reports of animal-related railroad accidents are unfortunately not uncommon, as a cow running onto the tracks can lead to serious disruptions.
- The county's fire department is well-equipped to handle such situations and ensures that any hazardous materials caused by the collision are safely managed.
- Locals have expressed concern over the frequent accidents on the regional railroad lines, calling for improved safety measures.
- The Federal Police in Magdeburg have stepped up patrols along the railroad line to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
- The railroad company has announced that they will be investing in measures to improve animal safety around train tracks, such as installing wildlife crossings and raising awareness among livestock owners.
Source: www.stern.de
