Horror in Vienna
Visually impaired man falls onto subway track: dead
A visually impaired man fell onto the track at Schottenring subway station on Wednesday for unknown reasons - despite using a cane - and was hit by an incoming train.
An unbelievable tragedy is currently shaking the capital. Despite emergency braking, the subway train driver was no longer able to prevent a collision, Wiener Linien announced. The emergency services were only able to determine the death of the 55-year-old man.
According to the report, the man wanted to take the subway in the direction of Schottentor at 3.25 pm. On the way to the platform, he oriented himself along the wall. "For reasons that have not yet been clarified, the man fell into the track area at the end of the platform despite using a walking stick," said Wiener Linien. There he was hit by the subway train. The driver of the train was in shock that evening and was looked after by an internal crisis intervention team.
Track switching operation between Schottenring and Taborstraße stations
For the duration of the rescue operation, a track-change service was set up between Schottenring and Taborstraße stations. The Schottenring U2 station was not maintained.
Pull emergency train stop immediately!
Wiener Linien emphasized that all Wiener Linien subway stations are equipped with a tactile orientation system that can be felt with a cane. Wiener Linien also urgently appealed: "If passengers see someone fall onto the tracks, please pull the emergency train stop on the platform immediately. This quick reaction can save lives".
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