Drama on the ICE: Ax attacker injures passengers in Lower Bavaria!

Drama on the ICE: Ax attacker injures passengers in Lower Bavaria!

In a dramatic incident on an Intercity Express (ICE) between Regensburg and Plattling, several passengers were attacked on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred on the ICE on the route fromHamburg-Altona to Viennawhen a 20-year-old Syrian allegedly attacked fellow travelers with an ax and a hammer. Loud Radio Hamburg Four people suffered minor injuries and were immediately taken to nearby hospitals.

After the alarm sounded at around 2 p.m., when passengers activated the emergency stop, around 150 firefighters, police and emergency services responded quickly and overpowered the suspected perpetrator. Deutsche Bahn was concerned after the incident and thanked the emergency services for their quick intervention. The train, which carried around 500 passengers, is currently inStraßkirchen, district of Schambach, in the Straubing-Bogen district.

Protective measures and social perception

The incident once again raises questions about safety on public transport. According to a study by the Federal Criminal Police Office, women in particular feel unsafe, which means that more than half of them avoid using public transport at night. These concerns are also reflected in the increasing numbers of violent crimes. The number of violent acts at German train stations increased from 2023 to 202425,640 to 27,160. Significant increases were noted, particularly in cities such as Berlin, Dortmund and Cologne.

At train stations, travelers are not only encountering theft and damage to property, but are also experiencing an increase in sexual crimes. The Federal Police has taken significant measures to increase security, including installing over 11,000 cameras at 750 train stations. The presence of security forces is also being increased. But despite these efforts, the feeling of insecurity among travelers remains, leading to discussions about possible women's compartments in public transport.

Investigations underway

According to the police, investigations into the background to the incident are ongoing. No details have yet been released about the perpetrator's possible motives. There are reports of indications that passengers or possibly even a member of the Bundeswehr were involved in subduing the attacker, but this has not yet been confirmed. While the railway line is temporarily closed, the front part of the train was successfully guided into the station.

BR.de emphasizes that, despite the enormous burden on those affected, there is no acute danger to the public. While the support center for travelers has been set up, the focus is on regaining passengers' trust in the safety of public transport.

Given all these circumstances, it is to be hoped that future measures will improve public transport safety and address the concerns of travelers.