Track Work Ends Fatally: Young Austrian Dies in Bavaria

The accident occurred in the Bavarian town of Baar-Ebenhausen. The exact circumstances are currently being investigated by the criminal police.

21-Year-Old Hit and Killed by Train, Track Closed for Several Hours

According to the police, the man is believed to have accidentally ended up on the operational track. The driver of an approaching regional train immediately initiated an emergency brake, but could not prevent the collision. Despite resuscitation attempts, the worker died at the scene of the accident.

At the time of the accident, the track was only operable on a single line due to construction work. The affected section was closed for several hours for regional and long-distance traffic. Around 300 passengers on the regional train were taken to Ingolstadt main station. ICE trains were rerouted, and a rail replacement service with buses was set up.

Investigation into the Cause of the Accident

According to the police, warning and safety devices were installed to protect the workers, which were reportedly in operation at the time of the accident. An independent expert has been brought in to clarify the cause of the accident.

The colleagues of the deceased worker received psychological support on site.

(APA/Red)

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