Drunk senior falls in front of the S-Bahn in Stuttgart: Rescue at the last second!

Drunk senior falls in front of the S-Bahn in Stuttgart: Rescue at the last second!

On Monday afternoon, June 10, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred at the S-Bahn station Feuersee in Stuttgart. A 71-year-old man fell into the track bed very drunk when he staggered along the platform around 11:15 a.m. Witnesses reported that the man plunged without external influence after he was in an unsafe condition. At that time, an in-house S-Bahn was around 35 km/h.

The driver reacted quickly and initiated a quick braking. Thanks to this measure, the train was able to stand up just three meters in front of the man. The federal police found the 71-year-old lying in the track area and ensured first medical care before being taken to a hospital with an ambulance. Because of his condition, the man was unable to give up a breath alcohol test. Blood was taken from him on a judicial decision, but the result of this test is still pending.

Investigations run

The incident had a significant impact on S-Bahn traffic in the region. The S-Bahn schedule was severely affected by this situation. The federal police have initiated the 71-year investigation into the suspicion of a dangerous intervention in rail traffic. Through his behavior, the man not only pose a danger to himself, but also for the passengers of the train. There are indications that his body state is in direct connection with his fall.

The location at the Feuersee stop has escalated in such a way that it has attracted the attention of the security forces and the public. It is expected that the investigation will deliver results promptly. The further steps of the authorities are unclear, but it is likely that the result of the blood test will play a decisive role in the legal assessment.

Overall, this incident was a tragic example of the dangers that can result from alcohol consumption in combination with rail traffic. In the hope of similar future incidents, the authorities appeal to the public to behave responsibly towards public transport and to recognize possible dangers at an early stage.

For more information on this incident, Tixio reports on the details of the fall here and the Stuttgart messages report on the investigation in this connection here .