Overview
- Emergency services responded around 17:25 on Thursday after the train driver sounded a warning and initiated an emergency brake that could not prevent the impact.
- The victim suffered serious injuries on the platform and was airlifted by rescue helicopter to a nearby university clinic.
- Rail traffic between Leverkusen-Opladen and Leichlingen was temporarily halted, leading to delays and cancellations for Deutsche Bahn services.
- The Bundespolizei reiterated platform safety guidance, urging passengers to remain behind the white safety line until trains have come to a complete stop.
- Reports note that some trains transit the station at up to 230 km/h, creating a slipstream strong enough to pull people or objects toward the tracks.