Emergency medical intervention at Goetheplatz: subway traffic paralyzed!

Emergency medical intervention at Goetheplatz: subway traffic paralyzed!

A dramatic emergency medical intervention severely affected subway traffic at the Goetheplatz station in Munich this Tuesday. As the tz Reportedly, the incident occurred around 5:50 p.m. when a person fell under a subway train. Unfortunately, any help came too late and it was later confirmed by the authorities that it was a suicide.

Due to this tragic event, the Munich Transport Company (MVG) had to temporarily stop operating the U3 and U6 subway lines between certain sections. The U3 only ran the section from Fürstenried West to Poccistraße and from Sendlinger Tor to Moosach Bahnhof. The U6 also had limited operations; the line only ran between Großhadern Hospital and Implerstrasse as well as Sendlinger Tor and Garching Research Center. The Poccistraße and Goetheplatz stops were not served. In order to mitigate the disruption, the MVG set up a replacement bus service between Poccistraße and Sendlinger Tor.

Restrictions until the evening

The restrictions on subway traffic had an impact on passengers, particularly in the early evening, who were affected due to FC Bayern's upcoming Champions League game against Club Brugge at 9 p.m. and the associated increased passenger numbers. The MVG said that work to restore normal service should last until around 7:30 p.m. The restrictions were ultimately lifted at 7:40 p.m., but there were delays and isolated cancellations until around 8:40 p.m.

The emergency services who were on site to respond to the emergency medical response had to deal with additional challenges. In addition to emergency services, fire engines and a crisis intervention team were also mobilized to provide support and deal with the tragic incident. Such deployments often place additional strain on already busy transport systems, especially during rush hour.

Security situation in the subway

In recent years, the problem of drug addiction and homelessness has shifted to Munich subway stations. At the entrances to the subway, security attention is increased, in particular due to the presence of up to 15 double patrols of subway guards who regularly monitor the area, as reported by BR reported. It's not just the catacombs that were considered unsafe places, but also the surface where people in emergency situations are increasingly staying.

Although the subway guard's operations focus on ensuring the safety of passengers, the challenge of supporting those affected is still present. An operations manager reported on difficult encounters and the hurdles that come with education and support for people on drugs.

Today's incident at Goetheplatz once again illustrates how challenging the situation in Munich's public transport can be. In response to various challenges, the city has come up with a good plan to ensure safety and comfort for all users.