- Young adult navigates on subway's rooftop, causing harm to a female passenger
German Law Enforcement Probes Young Man Accused of Hurting Woman While Train Surfing. The 19-year-old reportedly leapt off a Berlin train's rooftop at Yorkstraße station, striking a 31-year-old woman on the head and shoulder, according to police.
The hurt woman chased after the teenager and kept him in check until medical assistance arrived. The injured woman received on-site treatment. Authorities deemed the teen's actions "extremely hazardous" and launched an investigation into potential physical harm infliction charges. Moreover, he'll have to respond to railway rule violation allegations.
It's worth mentioning that an 18-year-old U-Bahn surfer suffered severe injuries in Berlin just this past July, after becoming trapped on a trackside metal structure at Warschauer Straße station and subsequently tumbling into the track bed. Meanwhile, back in May 2020, a 19-year-old was found lifeless on an S-Bahn in Berlin-Zehlendorf.
Federal Police Warn Against Train Surfing
The German Federal Police unequivocally advises against venturing into the train track area, citing risks stemming from train operations and unauthorized train vehicle riding. "Anyone who ventures onto train carriages assumes immense peril."
The German Federal Police issued a warning against train surfing due to the risks associated with train operations and unauthorized train vehicle riding. The police are also involved in the investigation against the teenager for potentially inflicting physical harm.
