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Tragedy in Troisdorf: 20-year-old caught by ICE and fatally injured
A 20-year-old man died tragically when he was hit by an ICE in Troisdorf. Railway lines closed.
Tragedy in Troisdorf: 20-year-old caught by ICE and fatally injured
A tragic incident caused horror in Troisdorf near Cologne on Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025. How Express Reportedly, a 20-year-old man was hit by an ICE train and died. The terrible accident occurred in the immediate vicinity of the Troisdorf train station.
Due to the incident, the railway line between Siegburg/Bonn and Porz-Wahn was completely closed. This has led to significant delays and partial cancellations in train traffic, especially on the affected lines such as the RE8 (Mönchengladbach - Koblenz), RE9 (Aachen - Siegen), RB27, S12 and S19. Travelers are encouraged to check current train changes shortly before departure Review to inform.
Consequences for rail traffic
Deutsche Bahn informed about the closure on the website zuginfo.nrw. During the incident, 15 eyewitnesses were cared for by emergency responders at the scene of the accident. The ICE was on the way to Cologne when the fatal accident happened. Unfortunately, to date there has been no inquiry regarding the duration of the route closure, which means great uncertainty for many commuters and travelers.
In another report, another tragic incident occurred on June 14th, shortly before Spich train station. Here a 37-year-old man was hit by an S-Bahn. The fire department was alerted at 2:23 a.m. The train had around ten passengers on board at that time. This accident also led to the closure of all tracks, including the ICE route. The fire brigade and rescue service were no longer able to help the man. The criminal police have started the investigation and there are indications that an accident occurred Review reported.
Data on rail accidents in Europe
The topic of rail accidents is not only of local interest, but also affects Europe-wide. Data from Eurostat shows that there were numerous deaths from rail accidents in Europe between 2021 and 2023. This information was published on January 15, 2025 and can be found at Statista be retrieved. Such incidents call for reflection on rail safety.
The nearby, shocking events in Troisdorf remind us how important sensitivity and caution are in the area around railway lines. The loss of life should inspire us all to be more mindful and conscious in our everyday lives.