Fatal operating accident in Oberhausen: Man between freight cars caught!

A fatal operating accident occurred on May 9, 2025 in Oberhausen when a 50-year backup post fell between freight cars.
A fatal operating accident occurred on May 9, 2025 in Oberhausen when a 50-year backup post fell between freight cars. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Fatal operating accident in Oberhausen: Man between freight cars caught!

On Friday morning, May 9, 2025, a tragic accident occurred in a repair work for rail vehicles in Oberhausen, district of Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, in which a 50-year-old man lost his life. The incident happened around 9.50 a.m., when the employee, who worked as a security item for the maneuvering freight cars, was trapped between two wagons. Despite the rapid arrival of the emergency doctor, only the death of the man could be determined.

The circumstances of the accident are currently still unclear. The man was busy accompanying a slowly rolling wagon when he got into the area between two track cars for unexplained cause. Colleagues present have been cared for by a crisis intervention service to process the shock and trauma caused by the loss of a colleague. The Ingolstadt criminal police have taken over the investigation into the exact causes of the accident and is currently assuming an accident without finding any indications of third parties, such as Ingolstadt-today.de reported

Investigations run

The police started the investigation immediately after the incident. A precise course of the accident has not yet been determined, but the officials are trying to clarify the exact circumstances. The 50-year-old man was an employee from Neuburg and has long worked in the repair work. He not only leaves colleagues who were close to him, but also relatives who are also supported in their grief.

In a separate message, another tragic incident in the Dingolfing-Landau district was reported, in which an 83-year-old driver died after a car rollover on the A92 motorway. The accident occurred when the senior driver's vehicle overturned several times and finally lying on the side. Despite immediate rescue measures, this man also died at the scene of the accident, which again illustrates the dangers in road traffic, like nordbayern.de mentioned.

The current events throw a light on safety in the work environment and the tragedy, which can arise in the event of operating accidents. Authorities and companies are required to thoroughly research the causes of the accident and take prevention measures in order to avoid such incidents in the future.

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