Bestensee. A fatal accident occurred on Friday evening in the Dahme-Spreewald district. What the police investigation revealed.
A person died when a car collided with a train at the Rathenaustraße railway crossing in Bestensee (Dahme-Spreewald district). The RE7 regional express, which was traveling from Berlin to Cottbus on Friday evening, had the car more than 100 meters dragged far. Initially the police spoke of around 500 meters.
The locomotive was damaged in the collision with the car.
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After the collision the car was in fire devices. The driver was completely burned. Residents heard a bang and alerted the police. The identity of the dead person or persons is still unclear.
What initial investigations into the accident revealed
There are wreckage on the tracks.
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Initial investigations revealed that the driver, despite one Red signal had driven onto the railway crossing with the half-barrier closed. Investigators were still on site on Saturday morning to clarify what happened.
Two passengers were taken to hospital
The fire department cleared the train.
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The train driver suffered a shock. According to the police, there were few seats 60 passengers on the train. Two passengers were taken to hospital with circulatory problems. The emergency services accommodated the remaining travelers in the Bestensee community center until they continued their journey, it was said. The police estimate the material damage to be at least 700,000 euros.