Six-year-old boy hit by S-Bahn in Wilhelmsburg – police are investigating!

Six-year-old boy hit by S-Bahn in Wilhelmsburg – police are investigating!

A tragic accident occurred on October 6, 2025 in Hamburg-Wilhelmsburg when a six-year-old boy was found seriously injured on the train tracks. The police assume a fatal collision with an S-Bahn. The incident happened on Sunday afternoon around 5:30 p.m. and is classified as an “accident.” The boy died at the scene of the accident, which shocked the investigators and especially the relatives.

The investigation is still ongoing because there are many unclear details. The boy was discovered by a passer-by who saw him on a footbridge and immediately called emergency services. At the same time, the six-year-old was reported missing after his parents informed the police. According to initial information, the child suffered from mental impairment because he had Down syndrome. At this point, it was only a few hundred meters from his parents' house when the accident happened, and it is unclear whether he was actually hit by an S-Bahn - it remains that it is considered likely, reports star.

Investigations and consequences

After the accident, train traffic was stopped for several hours. S-Bahn trains were stopped and checked while the fire brigade and federal police arrived to clarify the case. Rescue workers tried everything to revive the boy, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Finally, the body was sent to the forensic medicine department to determine the exact cause of death. The Mopo reports that the investigation is proving difficult because the exact time of the accident remains unclear and there is hardly any usable video material available.

But what is even more alarming is the general statistics on traffic accidents involving children. According to a survey by daily news In 2024, around 27,260 children under the age of 15 were injured in traffic accidents, and the number of fatal traffic accidents even increased from 44 in 2023 to 53 in 2024. Statistically speaking, a child has an accident in traffic every 19 minutes, which increases the general concern about safety measures in traffic.

Going to school poses a particular risk. In 2024, most of the children who had an accident were sitting in a car or walking as pedestrians. Children up to the age of six in particular often have accidents when they are sitting in an adult's vehicle. Bicycle traffic is risky for 6 to 14 year olds: bicycle accidents make up a significant part of road safety, and the number of accidents is higher during nighttime.

This tragic situation in Wilhelmsburg once again highlights how important traffic safety measures are for children and that the community must work together to prevent such incidents. Our thoughts are with the little boy's relatives at this difficult time.