In Rivne region, a train hit a 61-year-old man: police investigating the circumstances.

According to ТСН: A terrible tragedy occurred in Rivne region: a man died after being hit by a train.

Event details

The police of Rivne region reported that on Wednesday around 02:40, a message was received from the driver of the backup locomotive. The body of an unknown person was found in the village of Velykyi Oleksyn, on the tracks between the stations 'Rivne' and 'Obariv'.

'A investigative group of VPU No. 1 (Rivne) arrived at the scene immediately. The police established that the deceased was a 61-year-old local resident. The deceased had injuries characteristic of being hit by a train, including an amputation of a lower limb.'

- the police statement reads. Pre-trial investigation has been launched to clarify all the circumstances of the tragedy.

This incident reminded of a similar situation in Vinnytsia region. On November 15, a train traveling from 'Vinnytsia' towards Zhmerynka hit a person. From the injuries sustained, the victim died on the spot, and the body was sent for forensic examination.

The tragedy in Rivne region and similar incidents highlight the dangers that railway transport can pose. The police will continue the investigation to establish all the circumstances of the events and ensure safety on the tracks. It is important to emphasize the necessity of adhering to safety rules near railway tracks to prevent similar cases in the future.