Stones thrown on tracks: young people arrested in Mistelbach!

Stones thrown on tracks: young people arrested in Mistelbach!

on Sunday evening, around 6:45 p.m., a dangerous incident occurred at Paasdorf station in the Mistelbach district, which the police called on the scene. Two young people were observed how they threw stones on the railway tracks. This was reported Today . Concerned citizens alerted the emergency services, but when the police arrived, the alleged perpetrators had already disappeared.

But that was not the end of the story: Around 11:00 p.m. another caller reported that there were stones on the track again. This time the police caught the two young people on the platform. A 16-year-old from the Mistelbach district tried to flee, but was caught. His 17-year-old accomplice from the Gänserndorf district was also arrested. Both were reported to the Korneuburg public prosecutor because of a deliberate danger of community, which can result in serious legal consequences in Austria. Train traffic could have been endangered.

dangers of the track systems

It is not the first time that young people draw attention to themselves through reckless behavior in track systems. A campaign by the ÖBB, which is under the motto "Check out you", aims to sensitize young people to the risks of dealing with rail systems. In 2007, ten people died in Austria when crossing the railway tracks, and even today numerous people died of track systems, such as The ÖBB reports. There were 23 accidents in the last year alone, including fatal ones.

The campaign includes various measures: clarification at large train stations, posters in schools and the distribution of security folders with important information. It is particularly emphasized that the crossing of the track is dangerous to life. The ÖBB area managers warn: track systems are comparable to motorways in their dangers-both the speed of the trains and the density of traffic make these sites a serious risk.

personal responsibility and sensitization

With emotional videos and a clear appeal to personal responsibility, young people and young adults should be moved to deal with the topic. "Go your own way! But not about the tracks" or "Play what you want! But not on the platform" are just a few of the catchy messages of the campaign. The ÖBB also relies on the support of young people as a "security ambassador" to raise awareness in the community.

The incidents in Paasdorf once again show that preventive measures and education are essential to avoid dangerous situations on rail systems. Because ultimately carelessness could have fatal consequences.