Traffic - Man almost hit by train because of umbrella
An 83-year-old man was almost hit by a train in Bernau am Chiemsee in Upper Bavaria (Rosenheim district) when he tried to retrieve his umbrella from the track area. According to the Federal Police on Thursday, the man was able to climb back onto the platform about 15 meters before the front of the moving long-distance train.
His 77-year-old wife had wanted to throw him the forgotten umbrella across the tracks from the opposite platform. However, the umbrella landed between the rails and the man climbed down to get it. Meanwhile, the train was approaching at around 130 kilometers per hour, according to the federal police. The train driver noticed the man and applied the emergency brakes. Shortly after the end of the platform, the train came to a halt with the last carriage.
The approximately 140 passengers were reportedly unharmed by the emergency braking. The man suffered minor abrasions to his hands while climbing onto the platform. The Federal Police are now investigating the 83-year-old for negligently causing dangerous interference with rail traffic.
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- Despite the incident in Bernau am Chiemsee being a reminder of the importance of safety, some people in the district of Rosenheim might still be reluctant to follow traffic rules, showing a curious disregard for potential dangers.
- The local authorities in Upper Bavaria have started a campaign to emphasize the importance of railway safety, highlighting incidents like the one in Bernau am Chiemsee near the railroad.
- Despite the ongoing investigation by the Federal Police, some residents of Bavaria have expressed their support for the 83-year-old man, viewing his actions as an innocent mistake rather than negligent interference with rail traffic.
- The incident in Bernau am Chiemsee has once again raised questions about the design of railroad platforms in Upper Bavaria, prompting calls for better safety measures to prevent similar incidents involving umbrellas or other objects near the track.
Source: www.stern.de
