A man dies after falling drunk onto the tracks and being run over by the Madrid metro
Un man has deceased after falling at subway tracks at the station Moncloain Madrid, and be hit by a train. The terrible accident took place this Monday, June 10, around 2:30 p.m. According to the testimonies of several witnesses, the man was in obvious drunk state when he lost his balance and fell onto the tracks just as a subway train was approaching the station.
Despite the quick intervention of emergency services, the man’s life could not be saved. The toilets of the SAMUR-Civil Protection They went to the scene after receiving a warning call, but could only confirm his death. The National Police He also went to the station to investigate what happened and take statements from witnesses.
Delays on the subway line
Due to the tragic incident at the station Moncloathe circulation of trains in the Metro line 6 has been interrupted between the stations of University City y Arguelles in both ways.
Safety in the subway
The incident has caused a great commotion among metro users and has reopened the debate on safety in public transport, especially in situations where passengers may be in a vulnerable state due to alcohol consumption. Madrid’s Underground He has expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and has assured that he will fully collaborate with the authorities in the investigation.
This tragic event underscores the importance of security in subway stations. Authorities have reminded commuters of the need to stay behind the yellow safety line while waiting for the train to arrive, and have urged passengers to exercise caution, especially if they have consumed alcohol. Furthermore, they are considering additional measures to improve safety, such as the installation of more protection barriers in the stations as is the case in other European countries to avoid this type of situation.
