The driver was unable to prevent a collision despite emergency braking, according to Wiener Linien. The rescue workers could only confirm the death of the approximately 55-year-old.
Crisis intervention team in action
The man wanted to take the subway towards Schottentor at 3:25 p.m. On the way to the platform, he oriented himself along the wall. “For reasons that are not yet clear, the man fell onto the tracks at the end of the platform despite using a cane,” said Wiener Linien. There he was hit by the subway. The driver of the train was in shock that evening and was cared for by an internal crisis intervention team.
For the duration of the rescue operation, a track change operation was set up between the Schottenring and Taborstraße stations. The U2 Schottenring station was not served.
“Pull the emergency stop button immediately”
Wiener Linien stressed that all Wiener Linien subway stations are equipped with a tactile orientation system that can be felt with a white cane. Wiener Linien also issued an urgent appeal: “If passengers see someone falling onto the tracks, please immediately pull the emergency train stop button on the platform. This quick reaction can save lives.”
Further details were not known at this time. This article will be updated as soon as more information is available.
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