Rescue Operation Halts Train Traffic and More Emergency Reports
A series of incidents disrupted travel across southern Germany on Monday. A rescue operation at Heddesheim/Hirschberg station caused partial railway closures, while a theft at Karlsruhe’s main station led to an arrest. Meanwhile, a violent altercation on a Stuttgart train and a tram collision in Munich added to the day’s disruptions.
Early on Monday, a 22-year-old man had his travel bag stolen at Karlsruhe’s main station. Police arrested a suspect hours later and charged them with theft. No further details about the perpetrator have been released.
Later in the day, a rescue operation at Heddesheim/Hirschberg station forced the closure of all tracks. As a result, regional trains from Frankfurt terminated at Weinheim, while those from Heidelberg ended at Ladenburg. Long-distance services were rerouted via the Riedbahn to avoid major delays. A replacement bus service was also set up between Weinheim and Ladenburg stations. On Monday evening, a physical altercation broke out on an S2 line train between Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Schwabstraße. Four teenagers had been harassing passengers when a 52-year-old man intervened. One of the teenagers then assaulted the man, who responded by placing the attacker in a headlock. Federal police are now investigating both the teenager and the 52-year-old. In Munich, a woman suffered serious injuries after colliding with a tram. The tram operator and other passengers were unharmed in the incident.
The incidents led to temporary travel disruptions, with replacement services and rerouted trains minimising delays. Authorities continue to investigate the assault on the Stuttgart train, while the injured woman in Munich remains under medical care. No further updates on the Karlsruhe theft have been provided.
