Life-threatening test of courage: 18-year-old after the subway accident in danger

Life-threatening test of courage: 18-year-old after the subway accident in danger

An 18-year-old is still in mortal danger after a terrible accident in Vienna-Hietzing, which occurred at the U4 station in Schönbrunn. According to information from the General Hospital (AKH), its condition is critical. The incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon resulted from a daring stunt, in which the man together with three other men illegally went on the roof of a subway set.

The adventurous campaign started shortly after 4:00 p.m. when the group cheerfully climbed onto the roof of the subway, while it drove from Hütteldorf towards Schönbrunn. Tragically, two of the men crashed into a pedestrian overpass when they arrived in the station and contracted serious injuries. While one of them had to be admitted to a hospital, the exact diagnosis of his state of health has so far remained unclear. A third "subway surfer" got away with slight injuries, while the fourth man remained intact. The driver of the subway, which became a witness of the incident, received psychological care to process the experience.

Details on the course of the accident

According to the Vienna lines, the accident caused a temporary interruption of the subway operation between Meidling Hauptstraße and Braunschweiggasse. The Viennese lines then worked together with the police on a detailed examination of the course, in particular by evaluating surveillance videos. The traffic authority pointed out that such risky activities are always associated with high risk and danger to life. This kind of test of courage can have serious consequences for both the participants and for uninvolved passers -by.

The events also highlight the dangers of the "U-Bahn surfing", extremely risky behavior that always attracts younger drivers. The Viennese lines and the police appeal to the public to avoid such dangerous tricks in order not to endanger security in public transport. The incident has already triggered discussions about the security measures in transport and the need to prevent such behavior.

For more information on this incident and ongoing investigations, you will find current reporting www.vienna.at .