Another tragic railway crash at the crossing in Willich, resulting in three fatalities
Fatal Railway Crossing Accident in Willich-Anrath
A tragic incident occurred at a railway crossing in Willich-Anrath on Saturday, 4th of August, 2025. At approximately 4:40 AM, a fatal accident involving a freight train and a 29-year-old man from Ukraine in a wheelchair took place. This is the third such incident at railway crossings in the area within a few weeks, according to the Police Headquarters Viersen.
The accident site is equipped with a half-barrier and a traffic light system, yet the circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation by the Police Headquarters Viersen. It is unclear whether the barriers were closed at the time of the accident.
Two previous fatal accidents occurred at a nearby railway crossing on the city border with Viersen in July and August. Both incidents involved individuals attempting to cross the tracks despite closed barriers and a red light, which is considered dangerous and potentially life-threatening.
The source of this information is the Police Headquarters Viersen. The authority responsible for the safety of the railway crossing facility in Willich is not explicitly mentioned, but it is typically the responsibility of regional railway authorities or transport safety agencies in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The acronym "EZGM" appears in connection with the entity responsible for fault clearance requests, which may relate to railway crossing safety operations.
The authorities temporarily closed the track following the accident. A chaplain attended to the driver of the freight train following the incident.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to railway crossing safety measures. Our website will provide news updates on this topic, and further reporting on this topic will be available on the radio today, 6th September 2025.
In light of these recent tragedies, it is crucial to emphasise the importance of obeying traffic signals and barriers at railway crossings to ensure the safety of all road users and railway staff.
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