Man Clings to High-Speed ICE Train at 282 km/h After Missing Boarding

A 40-year-old man in Bavaria risked his life by holding onto an ICE train for 30 km to recover his luggage left onboard.

The incident occurred at Ingolstadt station when the man missed reboarding the train after stepping out for a cigarette break.
The man, a Hungarian national without a valid ticket, clung to a mounting between two train cars and held onto cable harnesses.
The train reached speeds of 282 km/h on its route from Munich to Lübeck before being stopped at Kinding station following reports from witnesses.
A police officer onboard detained the man, who was found unharmed despite the life-threatening situation.
Authorities have initiated legal proceedings for fare evasion and disrupting train operations, though the latter is classified as an administrative offense.