A 24-year-old Algerian man was recently arrested in Austria for an extreme act of desperation when he jumped onto a high-speed train after being left behind at a station. The incident took place at St. Poelten, located approximately 64 km from Vienna, where the man thought he could quickly step out for a cigarette. However, he soon realized that the train was departing and made the risky choice to climb onto the space between two carriages.
Man Climbs onto Moving Train After Being Left Behind for Cigarette Break
Man Climbs onto Moving Train After Being Left Behind for Cigarette Break
An Algerian man attempts a daring stunt after missing his train in Austria, sparking safety concerns.
While perched there, he began banging on the windows in an effort to alert fellow passengers. An emergency stop was subsequently conducted, allowing him to board the train, where he subsequently had a heated argument with the conductor, according to reports. The high-speed service from Zurich to Vienna arrived with a seven-minute delay.
A spokesman for Austrian Railways (OBB) expressed grave concern over the man's actions, emphasizing the potential for serious harm that such behavior poses. This incident echoes a similar one that occurred in Germany earlier this year, where another man clung to the outside of a moving train to avoid leaving behind his luggage after a cigarette break. Thankfully, he survived that experience too.
Authorities are keen to discourage such risky behavior, which ultimately jeopardizes both the individuals involved and the safety of the train service.
A spokesman for Austrian Railways (OBB) expressed grave concern over the man's actions, emphasizing the potential for serious harm that such behavior poses. This incident echoes a similar one that occurred in Germany earlier this year, where another man clung to the outside of a moving train to avoid leaving behind his luggage after a cigarette break. Thankfully, he survived that experience too.
Authorities are keen to discourage such risky behavior, which ultimately jeopardizes both the individuals involved and the safety of the train service.
