When the train pulled into Hallein station in the morning, a fire broke out in the brake system. The fire department was able to quickly extinguish the fire. The 55-year-old Italian also set fire to a newspaper in a wagon. Police officers extinguished the flames. According to police, no one was injured. The Italian was reported to be at large, the Salzburg State Police Department informed.
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The man was unable to bring the train to a standstill with full braking force using the emergency brake, so the train was constantly in contact with the track while it was moving. This caused the fire in the brake system. The amount of the total damage still has to be determined.
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