Was there anyone who witnessed the rail vehicle striking Aluleider?
The Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate is currently investigating an incident that occurred on the railway line between Zittau and Goerlitz on September 18, 2024. According to reports, an aluminum ladder was placed on the track, causing a potential threat to railway traffic.
A train operated by Ostdeutsche Eisenbahn GmbH ran over the ladder on the same day, but the Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate has not yet determined if the train was indeed endangered during the incident. They are also yet to release any information regarding possible damage to the train.
The ladder was discovered beneath the railway bridge near the Goerlitz vineyard, approximately at the height of the Sonnenland settlement. The Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate is seeking more information regarding the theft of the ladder and is continuing their investigation into the incident.
The investigation is being carried out on suspicion of endangering railway traffic. The time period between the possible theft of the ladder and the act on the track remains uncertain. The search results do not contain any information about who stole the rails on the railway line from Zittau to Cottbus during the period from September 18, 2024, onwards.
The Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate is the investigating authority for this incident. Useful information and tips can be directed to the Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate duty station at the number 03581 - 3626 - 0. For inquiries, contact the Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate Press Spokesperson Michael Engler at 0 35 81 - 3626-6110 or email [email protected].
The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities around railway tracks to the authorities. For more information, visit the Ludwigsdorf Federal Police Inspectorate's website at www.bundespolizei.de.
