Child Rescued After Falling Onto Munich Train Tracks

A 4-year-old boy slipped onto the tracks at Marienplatz station but was saved by quick actions from his grandfather and a passenger.

The incident occurred on Saturday evening at Marienplatz station in Munich as a grandfather was boarding a train with his two grandchildren.
The 4-year-old boy slipped from his grandfather's hand and fell between the platform edge and a stationary S-Bahn train on the S8 line.
A passenger inside the train immediately pulled the emergency brake, preventing any movement of the train.
The grandfather acted quickly, pulling the boy back onto the platform with help from bystanders who alerted emergency services.
The child suffered only a mild shock and no injuries, allowing the family to continue their journey home.