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Munich U-Bahn Passenger Survives After Falling Onto Tracks at Arabellapark

Police are investigating possible alcohol involvement after video showed unsteady movement before the fall.

Overview

  • The 53-year-old fell shortly before midnight and was struck by an arriving train that had initiated an emergency brake.
  • He suffered head injuries and was taken to hospital, and reporting suggests his position between the rails may have aided his survival.
  • Police obtained a blood sample due to suspected alcohol, and station footage shows him rising from a bench and moving uncoordinatedly.
  • The track area at Arabellapark was closed until about 00:45 before service resumed, according to police.
  • The case adds to recent Munich platform falls, including a serious October incident at Alte Heide with alcohol suspected and a September fall in Giesing without injuries.