Autonomous Tractor Tumbles onto Railroad Tracks
Tractor Incident Causes Railway Line Closure in Schwäbisch Gmünd
A tractor incident in the town of Schwäbisch Gmünd, Ostalbkreis, has resulted in the closure of a railway line that extends to Bopfingen. The railway line closure is due to recovery work and repair work, with no new information about the extent of the damage or the timeline for reopening provided.
The incident occurred when a 65-year-old driver parked a tractor, whose handbrake released, near the train tracks. The tractor, which was also carrying a combine harvester, rolled over the tracks and damaged the overhead lines on the railway line. The tractor's handbrake came loose, causing the vehicle to tip over and further damage the overhead lines.
The driver parked the tractor about 300 meters away from the tracks, but the tractor's movement resulted in damage to the overhead lines. No new information about the current status of the driver was provided.
The tractor's contact with the overhead lines caused the damage that necessitated the closure of the railway line. The exact location of the incident was not specified, but it is believed to have occurred near Schwäbisch Gmünd.
The railway line between Schwäbisch Gmünd and Bopfingen is currently closed, and no new information about the recovery or repair work was provided. The incident serves as a reminder to ensure that vehicles are properly secured before leaving them unattended, especially in areas near railway lines.
