18-Year-Old Hero Saves Man from Tracks at Göttingen Station
In an heart-stopping moment, an 18-year-old hero rescued a drunken man who had tumbled onto the train tracks at Göttingen station. The 55-year-old gentleman found himself trapped and unable to extricate himself from his predicament on Tuesday night, as reported by the federal police on Tuesday morning. The harrowing incident occurred just seconds before a freight train roared across the tracks.
The man apparently slipped and fell into the track bed without any external interference. Swiftly responding to the crisis, the courageous 18-year-old leapt into action, diving into the track bed and pulling the stranded individual back onto the platform. The bravery of this young Afghan refugee prevented a potential catastrophe at Göttingen station, as stated by the Federal Police.
Federal Police Report (with Photo)
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The daring rescue at Göttingen station serves as a stark reminder of the importance of railroad safety, especially during peak traffic times in Lower Saxony. In the event of a similar emergency, prompt thinking and action could potentially save lives on the railway.
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The provided sources do not specifically address the frequency of acts of civil courage preventing train accidents in Germany. However, they do cover various incidents concerning train accidents and safety issues:
- French Train Derailment: The French train derailment was attributed to faulty tracks instead of courageous intervention[1].
- German Rail Operator DB: The German rail operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) accused "sabotage" for an hours-long halt to all rail traffic in the country's north, but there was no mention of acts of civil courage preventing accidents[4].
As shown, the enrichment data does not provide information about the frequency of acts of civil courage preventing train accidents in Germany.
