Railway tracks' gruesome encounter documented online, family members discover deceased relatives through viral content
In an unusual turn of events, a fatal incident that occurred on a railway line in the Ortenau district on Thursday was followed by the unauthorised posting of rescue operation videos online. The videos, recorded by passengers on the track between Gengenbach and Offenburg, were shared on various platforms before the police could deliver the news of the tragedy to the affected family members.
The authorities, particularly the Bundespolizei (Federal Police), have criticised the posting of these videos, describing them as "disrespectful." The police spokesman expressed his disapproval, stating that the posting of such videos during a rescue operation is inappropriate and can cause unnecessary distress.
The videos, which showed the operation in progress with numerous vehicles involved, were posted online on Thursday. Some of these videos were deleted before the police could secure them for investigation purposes. The deletion of these videos has made it challenging for the authorities to gather evidence and understand the sequence of events that led to the unfortunate incident.
One video, in particular, captured the operation from a distance, providing a stark visual of the rescue efforts. However, the posting of these videos online has caused distress to the family members of the deceased, who learned of their loss through these videos before the police could deliver the news in person.
The police were unable to deliver the news of the death to the relatives before the videos were posted online, causing a significant delay in the delivery of this sensitive information. The authorities are now urging the public to respect the privacy of those affected and to refrain from sharing such sensitive information online without proper authorisation.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of adhering to protocol during emergency situations and the potential consequences of disregarding these rules. The authorities are continuing their investigation into the fatal incident and are working to gather as much evidence as possible to understand the circumstances leading up to the tragedy.
