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Fatal train accident in Hohenfurch: dog and owner run over!
In a tragic accident in Hohenfurch, Weilheim-Schongau, a 66-year-old was hit by a freight train. Investigations are ongoing.
Fatal train accident in Hohenfurch: dog and owner run over!
A tragic incident occurred today, January 2, 2026, in Hohenfurch in the Weilheim-Schongau district. A 66-year-old man was struck by a freight train while walking his three dogs at a railway crossing and died as a result of the accident. Eyewitnesses report a shocking moment when the train hit the man and his animals. One dog died while another sustained minor injuries. The third dog was able to escape during the incident and was later found unharmed by the police in the area. The single-track railway line was closed during the emergency and rescue operations.
As all-in.de further reports, the driver of the freight train and the relatives of the deceased were looked after by a crisis intervention team. This highlights the dramatic impact of such incidents on everyone involved. The Weilheim criminal police have also started investigating the exact circumstances of the accident. The Munich II public prosecutor's office is also involved in the investigation of the case and is leading the proceedings.
A worrying trend
Accidents at level crossings are a recurring problem in Germany. The number of deaths and injuries will have reached a historic high in 2025, according to data from NDR, which cites Fakten-Spiegel. As of August 2025, 36 people have lost their lives and 188 have been injured. The causes seem complex; many level crossings remain dangerous and there is a lack of technical improvements and safety measures.
Traffic engineers warn that there is a lack of positive progress in safety, despite the closure of around a fifth of level crossings since 2010. Eric Schöne from TU Dresden emphasizes that more investment in post-warning systems is needed to prevent such tragedies in the future. Those responsible must address this problem in order to offer the population a safe environment.
This sad incident in Hohenfurch is not only a personal tragedy, but also sheds a worrying light on the security situation at our level crossings. The hope remains that such accidents can be avoided in the future through increased measures and awareness-raising.