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AKN Train Hits Transporter at Unguarded Crossing Near Elmshorn

Service was briefly replaced by buses during an official inquiry into the cause.

Overview

  • Police said the collision occurred around 13:01 between Klein Offenseth-Sparrieshoop and Elmshorn in Kreis Pinneberg.
  • No injuries were reported by authorities, and the cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
  • AKN set up replacement buses on line 3 and reported that regular train service was expected to resume shortly.
  • Local media reported roughly 40 passengers were on the Regionalbahn at the time of the incident.
  • An on-site reporter said the crossing signal showed red, but police have not confirmed that detail.