Tragic accident in Freudenstadt: Pedelec driver dies after collision with train

Tragic accident in Freudenstadt: Pedelec driver dies after collision with train

A tragic misfortune shaken Freudenstadt on Thursday afternoon! A 63-year-old man was recorded by an approaching regional train when crossing an unrestricted level crossing in Wittlensweiler Straße. Although the exact circumstances are still unclear, the man was injured so badly that he died at the scene of the accident - a bitter loss!

The train that was traveling towards Dornstetten/Schopfloch could not stop in time. The train driver suffered a shock and had to be taken to the hospital. The property damage is estimated at around 12,000 euros. In order to clarify the exact processes of the dramatic incident, an expert was consulted. The railway line between Freudenstadt and Schopfloch remained closed until around 8 p.m. - a tense Situation for many travelers!