Elderly women narrowly escape oncoming train at ungated crossing
A near-miss at an ungated railway crossing in Mittelurbach has prompted a police investigation. Two women, a 76-year-old and her 80-year-old companion in a wheelchair, were spotted on the tracks as a train approached. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The incident occurred when the woman, pushing the wheelchair, crossed the tracks without noticing the red warning light. A train from Kißlegg to Aulendorf was approaching, but she failed to see or hear it in time.
The train driver reacted quickly by sounding the whistle and applying the emergency brake. The woman managed to pull the wheelchair back just before the train reached the crossing. Despite the emergency stop, the train only came to a halt after passing the crossing.
Authorities have now opened an investigation into the incident. The Federal Police Inspectorate Constance is examining whether railway operations were disrupted due to the pair’s actions.
The case will be reviewed under railway safety regulations. If found responsible, the woman could face charges related to endangering railway traffic. The crossing remains ungated, but the incident highlights ongoing concerns about safety at such locations.
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