On a chilly Saturday night, the RE 6 regional express train departed Leipzig, heading towards Chemnitz. Little did the passengers know, their journey would take an unexpected turn at Burgstädt station. According to police reports disclosed later, the train was cruising along smoothly when an alarming sight materialized - a baby carriage parked smack-dab in the tracks' path, illuminated by the train's headlights.
The driver didn't have a moment to spare. He immediately initiated an emergency stop, but it was too late. The relentless train collided with the baby carriage, dragging it along until it came to a halt at the station. The train driver seemed shaken, unsure if there was a passenger inside the carriage. Thankfully, the investigation revealed it was empty.
Yet, the story didn't end there. An in-depth search of the area uncovered more than just a wayward baby carriage. Other objects, such as fallen branches and discarded bicycle parts, suggested someone deliberately intended to obstruct the train's path.
Law enforcement is currently investigating this incident as a case of dangerous interference with rail traffic. They're actively seeking witnesses and are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you have any details about the person or people responsible for pushing the baby carriage onto the track, please contact the police at 0371/46150.
Sources:
- According to local German news sources such as Bild, the train collided with an empty baby carriage at Burgstädt station.
- Chemnitz regional news highlighted that the incident involved an object intentionally placed on the tracks.
- Post-investigation, other objects like branches and bicycle parts were discovered near the railroad tracks, suggesting multiple attempts to create obstacles.
