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Fatal train accident in Bad Klosterlausnitz: Details about the tragedy!
Tragic rail accident between Gera and Jena on September 13, 2025: A pedestrian is fatally injured, the causes are being investigated.
Fatal train accident in Bad Klosterlausnitz: Details about the tragedy!
On Saturday, a tragic incident occurred at a railway crossing in Bad Klosterlausnitz, which is in the Saale-Holzland district. Loud MDR A man who was walking was hit by a train at around 10:20 a.m. and was fatally injured. The exact circumstances of the accident are currently unclear and are being investigated by the criminal police in Jena. The authorities have not ruled out the possibility that it could have been a suicide.
The accident led to significant restrictions on train traffic between Gera and Jena. While the route was closed in the morning, trains were able to run again on Saturday afternoon after a break of several hours. Before the route was opened at around 1.30 p.m., buses provided replacement services between Hermsdorf-Klosterlausnitz and Gera, as many trains, especially the regional trains RE1, RE3 and RB21, were affected on this route. The Intercity 2152 also had to be canceled from long-distance traffic, like that Day24 reported.
Safety at railway crossings
Accidents at railway crossings are a serious issue. Statistics show that about 27% of all train accidents occur at such crossings. What is particularly alarming is that 98% of fatal rail accidents occur at level crossings, like this TÜV NORD explained. This highlights the urgency of improving safety precautions at level crossings.
Stefan Pöting, Head of Railway Technology at TÜV NORD, emphasizes the need for technical safety features such as barriers and warning lights in these dangerous places. He also warns against the frequent underestimation of the long braking distances of trains. At a speed of 160 km/h, a train needs a good 700 meters to come to a stop. Awareness of these considerations should be raised, particularly given the frustration of long waits at closed gates, which can affect people's awareness of risk.
Overall, the incident in Bad Klosterlausnitz shows how important it is to improve safety at level crossings and raise awareness of possible dangers. It remains to be hoped that such tragic events can be prevented in the future.