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Deadly collision at Bremen's railway crossing

Deadly rail accident in the morning hours: A motorist perishes at a railway intersection in Bremen, with a train transporting approximately 150 passengers involved.

Tragic incident at Bremen's railway crossing results in fatalities
Tragic incident at Bremen's railway crossing results in fatalities

Deadly collision at Bremen's railway crossing

In a shocking incident that occurred on Tuesday morning at around 7:25 AM, a collision took place at a railroad crossing in Bremen's Burglesum district. The exact cause of the accident remains unknown.

The incident claimed the life of a 19-year-old driver, who tragically lost their life at the scene. Details about the condition of the train or the vehicle involved in the accident were not provided.

The accident disrupted the route between Bremen-Burg and Bremen-Oslebshausen, with delays and partial cancellations expected on the affected trains. The location of the railroad crossing in Bremen was not specified.

The train carrying approximately 150 passengers was physically unharmed, according to the latest reports. Investigators are checking if the crossing gates were open at the time of the accident.

Several witnesses suffered shock from the accident. Chaplains attended to the affected witnesses, but no new information about their condition was provided.

Police, federal police, and firefighters were present in large numbers, investigating to clarify the cause of the accident between the train and the vehicle owner at the railway crossing in Burglesum. However, the specific individual being investigated is not identified in the available information.

The police reported the incident, and a replacement bus service was set up between Osterholz-Scharmbeck and Bremen Hauptbahnhof to manage the disruptions caused by the accident.

This news is provided by dpa and EVN. The public is advised to stay informed and follow any updates regarding the investigation and the affected train services.

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