Train Forced to Emergency Stop After Snowman Built on Tracks

German police are investigating children for allegedly constructing a snowman on railway tracks, leading to train disruptions but no reported injuries or damages.

• A train in Gingen an der Fils, Baden-Württemberg, made an emergency stop after encountering a snowman built on the tracks.
• The train driver reported hitting an obstacle, which was later identified as large snowballs used to construct the snowman.
• Police suspect local children built the snowman but were no longer present at the scene when authorities arrived.
• No damage was caused to the train, but the railway section was temporarily closed for police investigations.
• Authorities have issued safety warnings, emphasizing the dangers of being near railway tracks and the potential risks of such incidents.

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