Overview

• The incident occurred on May 1, 2025, at Taufkirchen S-Bahn station near Munich around 17:15 on line S3.
• A 12-year-old girl entered the track area to retrieve her fallen headphones and became trapped between the train and platform edge.
• Despite the driver sounding a warning whistle and applying emergency brakes, the train could not stop in time to avoid the accident.
• The girl was hospitalized with bruises after being treated on site, with no severe injuries reported so far, according to Bundespolizei.
• Authorities have reiterated warnings about the dangers of entering track areas and urged parents to educate children about railway safety.