A cyclist was tragically hit and killed by a train traveling from Füzesabony to Debrecen at the Kishátár road railroad crossing (Debrecen) on Wednesday night. According to information from Mávinform, this caused delays on the Füzesabony-Debrecen railway line until late Wednesday night.
As reported, the cyclist (a Nigerian national) rode onto the tracks despite a red signal. Unfortunately, the accident claimed his life.
Train traffic between Tócóvölgy and Macs Ipari Park stations was suspended during the accident investigation, which lasted until approximately 9 p.m. During this time, replacement buses transported passengers across the affected section of the line.
The National Directorate General of Disaster Management announced that firefighters arriving at the scene inspected the train and assisted passengers in transferring to the evacuation train.
This tragic incident highlights the importance of adhering to traffic signals at railroad crossings to avoid similar accidents.
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