Minute's silence at the Hochbahn after the accidental death of an employee

Mourning for accident victim - Minute's silence at the Hochbahn after the accidental death of an employee

After the fatal accident at Hamburg's Jungfernstieg, Hochbahn employees want to remember their deceased colleague with a moment of silence. According to the transportation company, all buses and U-Bahns that are at a halt during this time on Thursday at 11:00 AM will remain still for a minute. Passengers should be informed via announcements.

On Tuesday morning, an 18-year-old drove a car with approximately 600 PS over a pedestrian walkway at Jungfernstieg and crashed into a transporter in front of a Sparkassenfiliale. Due to the impact, the transporter moved forward and hit a pedestrian. The 39-year-old U-Bahn driver and family man succumbed to his severe injuries in the hospital shortly thereafter.

1. The traffic on Jungfernstieg was significantly affected due to the accident, causing delays for commuters using the elevated railroad.
2. Despite the traffic disruptions, Hochbahn officials requested that everyone observe a minute of silence at 11:00 AM on Thursday to honor the accident victim.
3. Apart from the fatal accident, there have been several minor accidents reported along Jungfernstieg, leading to concerns about traffic safety in the area.
4. The accident on Tuesday at Jungfernstieg serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of accidents on busy city streets, urging all road users to maintain caution.

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