Boy, 13, Escapes Injury After Falling onto Train Tracks at Kiefersfelden Station

A boy's carefree moment turned into a close call at Kiefersfelden station. A swift train driver's action saved the day.

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2025 October 7 . 2:01 AM

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In this image there is a train on the rail track. Right side there is a train beside the platform.... — In this image there is a train on the rail track. Right side there is a train beside the platform. Left side there is a platform having a pole attached the roof having few metal rods. Few lights are attached to the metal rods.

Boy, 13, Escapes Injury After Falling onto Train Tracks at Kiefersfelden Station

A 13-year-old boy escaped serious injury after falling onto the tracks at Kiefersfelden station on Wednesday. The prompt reaction of a train driver averted a potential tragedy.

The boy, who sustained minor scrapes and bruises, fell onto the tracks while horsing around on the platform. His actions violated safety rules, as the white line marks the safe distance from the track edge.

The driver of an approaching regional train acted swiftly, applying the emergency brake to prevent a collision. The incident was deemed an accident by the Bavarian Federal Police Directorate Munich. Dr. Rainer Scharf, head of the Bundespolizeiinspektion Rosenheim, reminded the public that railway operations are dangerous and platforms are not playgrounds.

The boy's fall serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with misbehaving on railway platforms. Authorities urge the public to adhere to safety guidelines and treat platforms with the respect they deserve.