Scandal in Schwerin: Passenger lights up on tram!

Scandal in Schwerin: Passenger lights up on tram!

Schwerin, Deutschland - A shocking incident caused excitement in Schwerin this Sunday morning. At around 8 a.m., a 24-year-old man lit during the journey in a tram on line 1 himself and parts of the vehicle. The Algerian had a beer bottle with him, filled with an unknown liquid that led to the fire. Fortunately, other passengers remained unharmed, but the situation was deliberate, reports ndr .

The police were able to quickly extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but the man suffered serious fire injuries. He was immediately taken to a special clinic for fire injuries to Lübeck and lies there in the provisional police custody. The property damage on the tram is estimated at around 3,000 euros. The investigation into serious arson was started by the criminal police, since the background of the crime is still unclear, so Nordkurier .

an unexpected shock for the passengers

How this incident could have occurred has been a mystery so far. The passengers who were on the tram on Sunday morning had to experience an unexpected shock. Anyone who watched the situation may have asked himself what happened in the man that he was doing such an extreme act. In such cases, it is not only important to ensure the physical security of those affected, but also to explore possible causes.

arson is a serious concern in Germany. The police's figures show that a large number of cases were recorded in the period from 2014 to 2024. Nationwide, many arsons have been registered in recent years, which directs the authorities' attention to this phenomenon. You can see the exact statistics on Statista .

It remains to be hoped that the investigation will bring clarity about what has led to this terrifying incident. At this point we express our sympathy for all those affected and hope for a man's recovery soon.