Fire brigade mission in Munich: 200 passengers from train evacuated!

Fire brigade mission in Munich: 200 passengers from train evacuated!

Berg am Laim, Deutschland - A surprising turn today took the train trips in Munich when a regional train came to a free line due to a top ledge damage with around 200 passengers. The incident occurred around noon in the east of the city, near the S-Bahn station Berg am Laim, when the pantograph of the train towards Kufstein was affected by a damaged overhead line. The situation led to an increased use of the fire brigade, which was alerted immediately to help the passengers, reports the tz .

It quickly became clear to the approximately 200 travelers that they had to leave the train. In an impressive act of cooperation, the fire brigade's emergency services helped to run the passengers safely onto the tracks and then back to a nearby road. The evacuation lasted about 30 minutes and went lightly; Most of the passengers reacted amazingly calmly to the sudden emergency situation. The fire brigade also helped transport a bike from the affected train.

traffic impairments

The effects on rail traffic could not be overlooked. The route between the Munich Ostbahnhof and Grafing was temporarily closed due to the incident, which caused several regional trains, especially towards Salzburg and Kufstein. Long -distance trains also had to be diverted, which led to a delay of about 20 minutes. The exact cause of the overhead line damage remains unclear for the time being, but according to a railway spokesman, the repair work should be completed in the evening, as the

The Munich professional fire brigade was well prepared and reacted quickly, which contributed to the safety of passengers. Their professional and rapid action was estimated by the travelers as well as the alternatives provided for further transportation by bus and taxis.

As always with such incidents, the aftertaste of discomfort remains a little, but the quick reaction of the rescue workers and the good organization ensured that the situation did not end dramatically. Passengers and those responsible are now looking forward to what the causes of this incident were and hope for an early normalization of rail traffic, such as the Süddeutsche Zeitung reported.