A man in Germany held onto a speeding train after missing it. He stepped off to smoke, but the train left with his bag onboard. The train stopped 30 kilometers later, and police arrested him. Officials warn that this was very dangerous.
Missed Train Leads to Perilous Ride
In a daring and dangerous act, a 40-year-old Hungarian man clung to a high-speed train traveling at 282 kph in Germany. The incident unfolded at Ingolstadt station when the man, who did not have a ticket, stepped off the train for a cigarette break.
Realizing too late that the train was leaving, and with his luggage still on board, he jumped onto the plates connecting two carriages, holding on as the train sped away.
Witnesses Alert Authorities
The man endured frigid winter winds as the train traveled 30 kilometers through the German countryside. Eyewitnesses who saw him clinging to the train reported the shocking sight to authorities. The train made an unscheduled stop at Kinding station, where the man disembarked, miraculously unscathed.
A police officer who happened to be on board detained the man and handed him over to local authorities upon the train’s arrival.
Legal Repercussions Follow the Stunt
The Hungarian passenger now faces multiple charges, including fare evasion. Rail officials and law enforcement stressed the extreme danger of his actions, emphasizing that such behavior poses a threat not only to the individual but also to the safety of train operations.
This extraordinary incident highlights the perils of impulsive decisions and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of rail safety protocols.
