Train crash involving a 15-year-old bicyclist at a railroad crossing
In the quiet town of Euskirchen, a tragic incident unfolded on the morning of September 4th. At around 7:28 AM, a 15-year-old cyclist from Euskirchen met with a severe accident at a railroad crossing on "Appelsgarten" Street.
The cyclist was traveling towards the city centre when he failed to notice two approaching trains. The teenager was initially waiting for a train heading towards Cologne, but unfortunately, another train was approaching from Cologne towards Euskirchen. Despite the half barriers being closed, the youth rode his bicycle onto the tracks to cross them.
The collision between the train and the cyclist occurred on the tracks, resulting in life-threatening injuries for the teenager. Emergency services were swiftly called, and a rescue helicopter airlifted the injured cyclist to a nearby hospital.
The railroad crossing where the accident occurred is a familiar one in Euskirchen. It is located on "Appelsgarten" Street, a street where many residents commute daily. The accident investigation was handled by the Euskirchen police's traffic accident investigation team.
The railroad crossing was closed for the investigation until 12:25 PM, causing disruptions to the usual morning commute. However, the community's focus was on the young victim and their recovery.
At the time of writing, further details about the investigation are not available. The search results do not contain information about the head of traffic accident investigation from the Euskirchen police team who conducted the investigation of the accident at the railway crossing on Appelsgartenstraße.
This incident serves as a stark reminder to all road users to exercise caution and adhere to safety rules, especially when crossing railroad tracks. Our thoughts are with the injured cyclist and their family during this difficult time.
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