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Fatal train accident in Velten: Who is the unknown victim?
Fatal rail accident in Velten, Oberhavel: An unknown person was hit by an RE6 train. Investigations are ongoing.
Fatal train accident in Velten: Who is the unknown victim?
On Saturday evening, July 5th, a tragic train accident occurred in Velten. A regional RE6 train ran over a previously unknown person who died from his injuries. The route between Neuruppin and Berlin-Charlottenburg was then closed for several hours. The identity of the deceased person is still unclear, and an investigation is currently underway to determine whether it was an accident or suicide. After initial investigations ruled out foul play, a death investigation was initiated. The Velten fire department was quickly on site, secured the scene and looked after the affected travelers. reported that Three travelers were taken to hospital due to shock.
What came as a shock to the approximately 50 passengers on board the train could once again raise the debate about safety on railway tracks. The person was caught in an incident that is one of the serious accidents that are unfortunately not uncommon. In a current data analysis by Eurostat on deaths from rail accidents in Europe, many similar incidents are recorded from 2021 to 2023. Readers can access the available figures, which, among other things, shed light on the most common causes, which is making waves in terms of general safety in many places. The Statista portal points out that raising awareness of such accidents could be crucial to preventing future tragedies.
Rail accidents – an underestimated topic
It is not the first time that such fatal incidents have taken place on railway tracks. As early as April 2024, a similar accident occurred in Rövershagen near Rostock, where a 26-year-old crossed the track in an unexpected place and was hit by an ICE train heading towards Rostock. There, too, the police launched a death investigation after the victim died immediately so reports the press portal.
The sad reality remains that such incidents affect entire families and communities. Behind every statistic are people whose fate is often only in the news for a brief moment. It is all the more important that communities, authorities and railway companies work together to take preventive measures and raise awareness.
The events in Velten and other similar incidents remind us all of the importance of staying safe and vigilant. This is the only way to prevent further tragedies from occurring. Let's stay vigilant!