Serious accident on Lake Constance: Train traffic interrupted due to electric shock!

Serious accident on Lake Constance: Train traffic interrupted due to electric shock!

In the idyllic region around Lake Constance, a serious accident occurred at the level crossing in Allensbach, which massively affects the train traffic between Radolfzell and Constance. As ZVW , a man was seriously injured in the transport of a sailing boat, which he led on a handcart with a stimulated mast. The mast of the boat touched the overhead line of the railway, which works with a dangerous current of 15,000 volts-the 65 times the voltage of a household socket.

The injured man was immediately flown to a hospital by rescue helicopter and his condition remains uncertain. The accident occurred according to Allgäuer Zeitung on a busy section, which is particularly popular with tourists. Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed the interruption of train traffic due to the damaged overhead line and has so far been cautious about the expected duration of the impairment.

serious security warnings

The incident throws a dark light on the dangers connected to train systems. According to Deutsche Bahn , accidents with rail stream occur again and again, especially for people who carefully climb on wagons or electricity poles. The electricity can jump over at a distance of 1.5 meters and, in the worst case, be fatal. Everywhere in Germany, Deutsche Bahn is fighting for the dangers.

In a current video campaign, the risks are illustrated. It is urgently warned against entering train systems or carrying out dangerous activities near the tracks. These attempts to inform are particularly important because the most common accidents often have serious injuries or have fatal consequences.

While train traffic is now still, residents and travelers hope for a rapid remedial for the situation and the complete restoration of the connection. The routes between Radolfzell and Constance are particularly important for the regional trains.