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Drunk senior falls in front of the S-Bahn in Stuttgart: rescue at the last second!
A drunk 71-year-old fell in front of an S-Bahn train in Stuttgart on June 10, 2025. The federal police are investigating.
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 Feuersee S-Bahn station in Stuttgart. A 71-year-old man, very drunk, fell onto the track bed while staggering along the platform around 11:15 a.m. Witnesses reported that the man fell without any outside influence after he was walking in an unsafe condition. At this time an incoming S-Bahn was traveling at around 35 km/h.
The driver reacted quickly and initiated emergency braking. Thanks to this measure, the train was able to stop just three meters in front of the man. The federal police found the 71-year-old lying on the track area and provided initial medical care before he was taken to hospital in an ambulance. Due to his condition, the man was unable to give a breath alcohol test. His blood was taken on a court order, but the results of that test are still pending.
Investigations are ongoing
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 an investigation against the 71-year-old on suspicion of dangerous interference with rail traffic. Through his behavior, the man not only posed a danger to himself, but also to the passengers on the train. Evidence suggests that his physical condition is directly related to his fall.
The situation at the Feuersee stop has escalated to such an extent that it has attracted the attention of the security forces and the public. The investigation is expected to produce results in a timely manner. The authorities' next steps 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 arise from alcohol consumption combined with rail travel. In the hope of similar future incidents, the authorities appeal to the public to behave responsibly when using public transport and to recognize possible dangers early.
For more information on this incident, Tixio reports the details of the fall here and the Stuttgarter Nachrichten reports on the investigations in this context here.