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Gräfenhainichen station: Woman killed by passing ICE train
A 45-year-old woman died after being struck by an ICE train at the Gräfenhainichen station in Saxony-Anhalt on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 10:40 PM as the train was traveling toward Berlin.
Police investigations are ongoing to determine why the woman was in the danger zone, though initial findings suggest the event was an accident rather than a criminal act. The victim succumbed to her injuries at the scene during the night.
The accident caused significant disruption to rail services, resulting in the complete closure of the track between Wittenberg and Leipzig for several hours. The affected ICE train did not continue its journey, and passengers were transferred to another train to reach their destinations. The line was eventually reopened around 2:50 AM.
Entities
Deutsche Bahn · Gräfenhainichen · ICE · Leipzig · Wittenberg
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The incident occurred around 10:40 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026. blaulichtmyk.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] Police believe the incident was likely an accident. bahnblogstelle.com · blaulichtmyk.de · www.berliner-kurier.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 45-year-old woman was fatally struck by an ICE train at Gräfenhainichen station. bahnblogstelle.com · blaulichtmyk.de · www.berliner-kurier.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The ICE train was traveling toward Berlin at the time of the collision. bahnblogstelle.com · blaulichtmyk.de · www.berliner-kurier.de
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The track was reopened around 2:50 AM. blaulichtmyk.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The railway line between Wittenberg and Leipzig was closed for several hours. bahnblogstelle.com · blaulichtmyk.de · www.berliner-kurier.de