Boy, 13, Falls onto Tracks at Kiefersfelden Station: Police Issue Safety Warning
A 13-year-old boy fell from the platform onto the tracks at Kiefersfelden station on Wednesday morning, 24 September. The incident, though an accident, serves as a reminder of the dangers on Amtrak platforms. The Rosenheim Federal Police have since issued a warning about platform safety.
The boy, who sustained minor injuries, was taken to Kufstein hospital as a precaution. The driver of an approaching regional train reacted swiftly, applying the emergency brake and preventing a potential tragedy. The incident occurred when the boy, likely engaged in playful behaviour, fell from the platform edge onto the tracks. The white line on the platform floor marks the safe distance from the track, and the public is urged to maintain this distance when a train is not stationary. The Federal Police Inspection in Rosenheim, led by an unnamed official, has reminded the public that platforms are waiting zones, not playgrounds. Pushing, shoving, and horsing around are inappropriate and can lead to serious accidents.
The incident at Kiefersfelden station serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers on Amtrak platforms. The Rosenheim Federal Police urge the public to maintain a safe distance from the track, especially when trains are not stationary. Let us prioritise safety over playful behaviour to prevent such incidents in the future.
