Roofing with the U4: tragic accident in Schönbrunn

Roofing with the U4: tragic accident in Schönbrunn

On Tuesday afternoon there was a serious incident at the Schönbrunn U4 station in Vienna when four young men illegally went on the roof of a subway train. This happened around 4 p.m. when they were traveling from Hütteldorf. The Viennese lines reported that when entering the station, the group bounced into a pedestrian bridge leading over the track, which led to the critical injuries of two guys.

The situation was extremely alarming. One of the injuries was taken to the hospital under resuscitation, while another seriously injured and was transported in sreat. Another guy only suffered minor injuries, and the fourth was apparently unharmed. This shows impressively how risky such tests are. It is particularly unfortunate that such acts often do not experience the necessary seriousness and that the serious dangers are not sufficiently known.

life-threatening tests of courage on U-Bahnen

The boys, which are estimated to be around 20 years old, apparently ignored the dangers associated with their behavior. A subway driver who witnessed the accident currently receives support from crisis psychology. This burden for those involved in the accident is often enormous and the mental consequences should not be underestimated.

The Viennese lines have already announced that the exact course of the incident is examined by the police, and video analyzes are intended. This should not only contribute to clarifying the course, but may also serve as a deterrent example.

The Viennese lines have been working closely with schools and the police for years to prevent such dangerous behavior. In workshops and information events, the awareness of children and adolescents for security and correct behavior in local transport is sharpened. These initiatives are an important step to avoid similar incidents in the future.

Details about this incident are still sparse, but it once again shows how dangerous the "subway surfing" is, which ultimately also puts the regular public of public transport in danger. For more information on the topic and the event, current reports on this topic can be found on www.salzburg24.at .