Emergency Train Brake in Atzgersdorf: 20-Year-Old Seriously Injured

On Tuesday, an incident occurred near the Atzgersdorf station in the 23rd district of Vienna, affecting train traffic. According to initial investigation results, a 20-year-old Ukrainian national is said to have intentionally entered the track area around 8:40 PM to trigger an emergency brake.

The driver of an approaching train immediately initiated an emergency brake. No one on the train was injured by the abrupt maneuver. However, the young man suffered multiple bone fractures and a traumatic brain injury. The train had hit a backpack that the young man had with him, which struck him and caused the 20-year-old's injuries.

Man Flees Despite Serious Injuries

Despite his injuries, the 20-year-old left the scene and fled into a nearby residential block. There, he was found shortly after by alerted police forces and was provisionally arrested on suspicion of intentional public endangerment.

The Vienna emergency services provided initial medical care, and the injured man was then taken to a trauma room. After consultation with the Vienna public prosecutor's office, he was charged but released. The man was transferred to a psychiatric ward.

Suspect May Be a Repeat Offender

The 20-year-old is strongly suspected of having intentionally caused emergency braking of trains multiple times. The police did not provide details on previous incidents. During the forensic investigation, train traffic in the Atzgersdorf area was affected.

(Red)

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