Horse accident in Brilon: Regional train is fatal with animal collided!

Horse accident in Brilon: Regional train is fatal with animal collided!

in Brilon, in the Hochsauerlandkreis, there was a tragic incident on Friday afternoon in which a horse was fatally injured. This unfortunate encounter between the animal and a regional express causes a sensation and a conversation in the region.

The Regional Express 17 was on the route to Meschede when a horse suddenly stood on the tracks. The police reported that the train driver immediately braked. Despite this measure, the train could no longer stop the horse in time. The injured animal quickly succumbed to its heavy wounds on site. The train itself, which was only slightly damaged, could continue after the incident.

cause of the danger unknown

The horse came from a nearby paddock, but the circumstances that led to the tracks were still unclear. A police spokesman made it clear that the investigation on the exact cause of the accident continues. The Situation raises questions about how it was possible that the animal came to the train tracks regardless of the fences or, if necessary, safety precautions.

The incident not only triggered a discussion about the safety of railway tracks, but also illustrates the risks that animals can be near railway infrastructures. While the regional express was only minimally affected due to the accident, the loss of the horse remains a tragic event for the owners and the animal lovers in the area. This is not the first incident of this kind in the region, and the question arises which measures can be taken to avoid such accidents in the future

For further information on this regrettable incident, see the current reporting on www.sueddeutsche.de .