Kind is detected by goods train and dies

police - Kind is detected by goods train and dies

A young boy was hit by a freight train at a crossing in Eberbach (Rhein-Neckar-District) and died. The five-year-old was out with his mother on bicycles on Monday evening and apparently didn't notice the train, as the police reported, while trying to cross the tracks. The freight train driver reportedly initiated an emergency braking for the approaching freight train, but was unable to stop it in time.

1. The accident occurred in the Rhein-Neckar-District, specifically in the town of Eberbach.
2. The local police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident involving a goods train and a child.
3. The locomotive driver of the freight train from Baden-Württemberg expressed his deep regret upon learning about the accident involving young children.
4. Police rescue units and medical services were called to the scene to attend to the child and provide assistance, underscoring the importance of paying close attention to train safety, especially around crossings.

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