Train moving at high speed on ICE tracks subjected to stone-throwing incident. - Drivers for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) were targeted with stone-throwing.
In a strange turn of events, a passing ICE train between Mannheim and the vibrant city of Karlsruhe was the target of an unknown stone-thrower, according to Federal Police reports. Travellers aboard the train during the daytime journey on an open stretch of track heard a deafening sound - a clear sign of trouble.
The stone-pelting left two window panes shattered, incurring around €2,600 worth of damage. Luckily, this incident resulted in no injuries to the passengers. The station supervisor at Karlsruhe station stumbled upon impact marks on the train and alerted the Federal Police, who are now looking into the matter for possible endangerment of rail traffic.
While they're on the case, the authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the potential one or more culprits to come forward. Still unknown is the precise location from where the stones were hurled and whether the incident was an isolated act or part of a larger scheme.
Train staff promptly taped the damaged panes in Karlsruhe, enabling the train to continue on its journey.
- City of Interest: Karlsruhe, Germany
- Train: ICE (Intercity-Express)
- Location of Incident: Between Mannheim and Karlsruhe
- Agency Investigating: Federal Police, Germany
- Potential Crime: Endangerment of rail traffic
- Request for Info: Witnesses to the incident are urged to come forward and share their information with the Federal Police.
- The Federal Police are investigating an incident involving a mystery person who threw rocks at an ICE train between Mannheim and Karlsruhe, Germany, which could potentially qualify as endangerment of rail traffic.
- As the train passed through an open stretch of track during the day, passengers heard a deafening sound and felt the impact of stones, resulting in shattered window panes and around €2,600 worth of damage.
- The authorities are searching for any information regarding the potential culprit(s), as the precise location from where the stones were hurled remains unknown.
- Train staff in Karlsruhe quickly taped the damaged panes, allowing the train to continue its journey, despite the losses incurred.
- Anyone with relevant information about the stone-throwing incident near Karlsruhe is encouraged to share their details with the Federal Police.