Regional train near Landshut runs over two students: killed



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In Bavaria, two children were killed when they were hit by a passing regional train. The track was closed for the moment, several assistants are in the place.

Two students were run over by a train at a Bavarian train station and were fatally injured. According to initial information from the police, the two were hit by a regional train passing at the Bruckberg train station near Landshut on Tuesday morning. The train route was completely closed. There are no other injuries, a police spokesman said.

The 13 and 17 year old teenagers were at the station and they wanted to take a train from Bruckberg to Landshut which was already at the station. To do this, they ran on the tracks and were run over by a train heading to Munich. The train conductor wanted to initiate emergency braking, but it was too late, the police spokesman said. Schoolchildren and travelers would be assisted by an intervention team.

Around 100 emergency services were on the scene, including shepherds. A replacement rail service was established.

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