Drama in the ICE: Syrian attacks passengers with a hammer and ax!

Drama in the ICE: Syrian attacks passengers with a hammer and ax!

On Thursday afternoon, July 4, 2025, an ICE between Straubing and Plattling there was a terrifying incident. Around 1:55 p.m. the train, which was on the way from Hamburg to Vienna, was occupied by around 500 passengers when a 20-year-old Syrian started with a hammer and an ax on fellow travelers. As the BR , at least four people-all slightly to medium-severe fell victim to the violence.

Among the injured were a 51-year-old woman and her 15-year-old son, both Syrian origin, another 24-year-old Syrian and a 38-year-old person with an unknown nationality. All injuries are now safe; Nobody is in mortal danger. The attacker himself was seriously injured and was also taken to the hospital.

arrival of the emergency services

After several passengers had operated the emergency stop, the rescue workers were alerted around 2:00 p.m. The fire brigade, police and emergency services moved to the scene of the accident in Straßkirchen in a large contingent, which is located in the immediate vicinity of the Schambach district in the Straubing-Bogen district. The railway line was blocked for the duration of the use.

How the ZDF has been unclear how the perpetrator could be overwhelmed, but there are indications that courageous passengers or possibly a soldier of the Bundeswehr have intervened. The police had quickly taken the attacker into custody.

about the alleged perpetrator

The alleged attacker is registered as a refugee with a residence permit in Austria and was legally on the move. So far, he has not been known to the police in Bavaria, and there is no current information about a possible extremist motive. In the run -up to the attack, there were supposedly direct communication between the perpetrator and victims, but details remain uncertain.

A care center for trauma -based passengers was set up to help those affected in this difficult situation. Numerous rescue workers and psychosocial emergency care are in use to help people who are affected by this unexpected incident.

Deutsche Bahn expressed their sympathy for the injured and especially thanked the emergency services for their quick reaction. This shows how important cohesion and quick action are in crisis situations. While the investigation into the exact motivation of the crime and the background of the attacker is still running, the incident remains a worrying example of acts of violence in public transport.