At the main train station: woman suddenly falls into the track - young man notices the emergency and reacts correctly
Created: 07/05/2022, 09:45 am
By: Lucas Sauter-Orengo
Travelers cross the platform at the main train station in Munich.
© Lennart Preiss/dpa
A young man showed real civil courage at Munich Central Station.
An elderly lady fell because of circulatory problems, the 23-year-old reacted exactly right.
Munich – Quick-witted and without hesitation, a young man provided first aid at Munich Central Station.
A lady (65) fell into a track due to circulatory problems.
According to the federal police, the incident happened on Monday, July 4, around 11 a.m.
The young man had already eyed the woman because she was swaying and shaky and could hardly stand on her feet before she fell onto an empty track at the Starnberg wing station.
Munich: Woman crashes into the track at the main train station – young man reacts correctly
The young man from the district of Schweinfurt reacted immediately and initiated first aid measures until the rescue services arrived.
The woman was then taken to a clinic.
An exact diagnosis was not possible on site.
A cervical spine trauma could not be ruled out, nor could a fracture in the shoulder/hip area.
The injured person was always conscious, but complained of severe pain in the shoulder and hip area.
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Munich: woman suddenly crashes into the track – young man notices the emergency and reacts correctly
The federal police informed the husband of the injured person about the accident, the state of health and the whereabouts of the wife.
The 22-year-old helper was on his way to take up his duties with the Bundeswehr in Schongau.
He is also a member of the voluntary fire brigade in his home country.
The 22-year-old injured his right knee while kneeling in the track area due to broken glass lying there.
His wound, which bled easily, did not require medical attention.
Despite the track closure for around half an hour, there were no operational effects.
A regional train that was ready to depart was able to leave platform 29 at 11:20 a.m.
