Crime-and-justice

Berlin S-Bahn underpass fire sparks criminal charges against woman

Flames erupted beneath a Berlin train bridge, halting traffic and sparking an investigation. What led to the blaze—and why is a woman now facing legal consequences?

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2025 December 10 . 12:48 PM

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In this picture there is a train on the railway track. On the left side of the image there are... — In this picture there is a train on the railway track. On the left side of the image there are buildings and poles and there is a fan and fire extinguisher on the wall and there is a railing. On the right side of the image there are objects and there is a staircase. At the back there are trees.

Berlin S-Bahn underpass fire sparks criminal charges against woman

A fire broke out under an S-Bahn underpass in Berlin’s Mitte district on December 9. The incident took place at Margarete-Steffin-Straße. The woman now faces charges of criminal damage by fire. Authorities confirmed that the bridge structure was unharmed, and no further disruptions were expected. The investigation into the incident continues.