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Railway Accident Near Riegel-Malterdingen: Physical Harm Reported on Regional Tracks

The Federal Police is seeking out individuals who may have witnesses to a certain event in Weil am Rhein and Malterdingen.

Train Accident on Regional Railway Near Riegel-Malterdingen Causes Physical Injuries
Train Accident on Regional Railway Near Riegel-Malterdingen Causes Physical Injuries

Railway Accident Near Riegel-Malterdingen: Physical Harm Reported on Regional Tracks

Assault on Train Conductor: Federal Police Seek Witnesses

An assault on a train conductor occurred on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, on the RB 27 train from Freiburg im Breisgau to Lahr. The incident took place at 20:32 near the Malterdingen-Riegel station.

According to reports, the 31-year-old German conductor was allegedly attacked with pepper spray. The victim had to be taken to an eye clinic by the emergency services.

The Federal Police are actively seeking witnesses for this incident. Anyone who observed the assault and can provide information is asked to contact the Federal Police at 07628 80590. If you have any emails regarding the investigation, please send them to [email protected].

The Federal Police Inspectorate Weil am Rhein, responsible for the investigation, can also be contacted via their website at http://www.polizei.bund.de or via Twitter at https://twitter.com/bpol_bw. Friedrich Blaschke is the head of the Federal Police Inspection Weil am Rhein involved in this case and can be reached at +49 1727476830.

The suspect was reportedly wearing a white jacket and a baseball cap. Anyone who may have photographed or recorded the event on video is also asked to contact the Federal Police.

The unknown suspect fled the train at the Malterdingen-Riegel station. Witnesses are sought for the incident near the Malterdingen-Riegel station on April 1, 2025. The Federal Police are investigating this matter and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

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