Children on the tracks: Police alarm in Wismar!

Children on the tracks: Police alarm in Wismar!

On Monday afternoon, the Rostock Federal Police Inspectorate was alerted by a driver of train RB 13131 because there were children near the Wismar – Hornstorf railway line. Police officers immediately went to the scene to check the situation. When they arrived, they discovered two children sitting on a hill of sand and gravel close to the tracks, watching the trains go by.

The federal police immediately contacted the children and explained to them the dangers that could come with staying at railway facilities. It was urgently pointed out that trains not only travel at high speeds, but are also very quiet. They are often only noticed late, which can have unforeseeable consequences for moody gaming fun.

Promote safety awareness among children

The Federal Police emphasize the need to educate children about the dangers along the tracks. Trains create a strong suction effect as they pass by, which can result in people being pulled into the danger zone. There is also the risk that stone splinters created when driving over the tracks act like projectiles and can therefore cause serious injuries.

Parents are strongly advised to raise their children's awareness of these dangers. Railway facilities should under no circumstances be viewed as safe playgrounds. An accident could have serious consequences, so it's crucial to preventatively talk to children about the potential dangers. The Federal Police hopes that such educational work can prevent such risky game scenes near the tracks in the future. This decision follows recent developments, as www.presseportal.de explains in a current article.

The incidents remind us how important safety is when dealing with railway systems and how quickly dangerous situations can develop. It remains to be hoped that through dedicated educational work, both children and parents will be made aware so that such incidents do not happen again.