Horror accident at Füssen level crossing: 16-year-old dies after being hit by train
The young man was on his way to school on Tuesday morning
Police are investigating
A 16-year-old died in a tragic accident at a level crossing in Füssen, Bavaria, on Tuesday morning.
The young man was on his way to school when he was hit by a train at around 7:30 a.m.
According to the police, the boy was crossing the tracks when the train approached. The engineer applied the emergency brake, but it was too late.
The boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The train was carrying around 100 passengers, but none of them were injured.
The police are investigating the cause of the accident. They are also looking into whether the boy was wearing headphones at the time of the accident.
The accident has shocked the community of Füssen. The mayor has expressed his condolences to the boy's family and friends.
The accident is a reminder of the dangers of level crossings. The police are urging people to be careful when crossing tracks and to always obey the signals.
The German Red Cross has set up a crisis hotline for people who have been affected by the accident.
Here are some safety tips for crossing level crossings:
- Never cross the tracks if the lights are flashing or the gates are down.
- Always look both ways before crossing the tracks.
- Be aware of your surroundings and listen for the sound of a train.
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