Accident - Regional train collides with horse in Lauterecken
A running horse collided with a regional train in Lauterecken, in the Kusel district. The train was on the stretch between Lauterecken and Kaiserslautern, according to the police, when the animal ran in front of it and was hit by the train. The twelve passengers and the train driver reportedly remained unharmed. However, the horse did not survive the collision. According to the police, the horse was already dead when they arrived and the owner was informed. The railway manager of Deutsche Bahn inspected the train and, since he could not detect any damages, gave it the go-ahead for further operation.
The incident involved an animal, specifically a horse, which led to an accident on the railroad. The collision occurred in the County of Kusel, specifically in Lauterecken, within the Kusel district. Despite the collision, the passengers and the train driver were reportedly unharmed, but sadly, the horse did not survive. After investigating the regional train, the Deutsche Bahn railway manager found no damages and gave it approval for continued operation.
