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Fatal S-Bahn Accident at Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof Disrupts Morning Services

Investigators are examining how the person came to lie on the tracks during lingering service disruptions

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Overview

  • A person was struck and killed by an S-Bahn train in the underground tunnel of Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof around 5:00 a.m. on June 25.
  • Preliminary reports suggest the victim may have fallen asleep on the tracks, though the exact reason for being there remains under investigation.
  • The accident led to major rush-hour disruptions, including the early termination of S5 services at Rödelheim and rerouting of the S1 via Frankfurt-Süd.
  • Emergency responders completed their operation later that morning, but passengers may continue to face delays and cancellations.
  • Deutsche Bahn and local authorities have launched a formal inquiry into the circumstances of the incident to determine what happened.