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Young runner on the track forces Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suddenly slow down

Train movement was halted between Vorsfelde and Wolfsburg between Friday afternoon and just beyond an hour later due to a 17-year-old individual on the tracks.

Adolescent sprints on the tracks, forcing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to apply...
Adolescent sprints on the tracks, forcing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to apply emergency brakes

Young runner on the track forces Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to suddenly slow down

On a Friday afternoon, a 17-year-old from Berlin disrupted train traffic between Vorsfelde and Wolfsburg for approximately 45 minutes. The incident occurred near the Aller Bridge, causing an ICE train to emergency brake.

The teenager's presence on the tracks forced the train driver to initiate the emergency brake to prevent a potential collision. As a result, many passengers were affected by the closure of the tracks.

The 17-year-old was walking along the train tracks towards Wolfsburg Central Station when he stepped onto the tracks, causing the train traffic to come to a standstill for about an hour initially.

The police were called to the scene and successfully removed the teenager from the danger zone. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Following the incident, a procedure has been initiated against the 17-year-old for endangering train traffic. The incident was reported by EVN and dpa.

It is important to note that the 17-year-old's identity has not been publicly disclosed at this time.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety around train tracks. It is crucial to always stay off the tracks and away from the immediate vicinity of moving trains for everyone's safety.

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