Deadly S-Bahn surfing in Berlin: 20-year-old dies on the roof

Deadly S-Bahn surfing in Berlin: 20-year-old dies on the roof

Sundgauer Straße, 10963 Berlin, Deutschland - On July 20, 2025, a tragic incident became known at Sundgauer Strasse station in Berlin. A 20-year-old man was found dead on the roof of an S-Bahn, which is tempted by the Berlin police to assume that it was an accident in connection with the dangerous trend of S-Bahn surfing. According to the rescue workers, the deceased had serious head injuries when they arrived, which indicates a violent collision. It is believed that the man collided with an obstacle in front of the stop. Fortunately, there is no evidence of external debt, which simplifies the investigation.

This incident is not isolated. Again and again there are fatal accidents in S-Bahn surfing in Berlin, a particularly risky form of leisure experience that is increasingly popular with young people. It was not until April 2025 that two young people aged 17 and 18 died in a similar accident at the Schlachtensee S-Bahn station when they collided with a signal bridge. These incidents throw a bright light on the dangers associated with such risky activities. In February 2025, a 12-year-old survived a serious accident after bouncing his head against a bridge-another example of the unpredictable dangers of S-Bahn surfing.

growing number of accidents

The number of accidents when surfing S-Bahn shows alarming tendencies. Again and again young people go on the roofs of the trains without being aware of the risks. The dangers that this type of fun entails is often only insufficiently informed. "In Berlin there are always fatal accidents related to S-Bahn surfing," said a police spokeswoman. The recurring tragedies not only call on the authorities, but also concerned parents and society in general on the plan to consciously intervene and to strengthen the appropriate information measures.

These accidents illustrate the need to change consciousness in youth culture and a critical examination of such dangerous leisure activities. The Berlin police and experts urgently call for more prevention measures and education to protect young people from the serious consequences of accidents when surfing S-Bahn.

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