Man Hit by Train in Florence, High-Speed Rail Delays Up to 60 Minutes
Florence, January 18 – A man was struck by a train at Florence Campo di Marte station on Saturday evening, leading to significant delays on the high-speed Milan-Rome railway line. Authorities are investigating the incident, which is being treated as an apparent suicide attempt.
The incident occurred around 7:00 PM at platform 3 of the Florentine station. The man reportedly threw himself onto the tracks as the Naples-Gorizia train was passing. Emergency services, including judicial authorities and the railway police (Polfer), were immediately dispatched to the scene to conduct investigations.
Railway Traffic Disrupted
The collision caused considerable disruption to railway traffic, with delays of up to one hour reported, particularly affecting high-speed trains. According to sources from Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), the national railway infrastructure manager, the Milan-Rome high-speed line experienced the most severe impact.
Initial reports suggested the man survived the initial impact with the train. However, he later succumbed to the severe injuries sustained in the collision. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Ongoing Investigations
Polfer and judicial authorities are continuing their investigations at the station to ascertain the exact dynamics of the event. The area around platform 3 was cordoned off for several hours as forensic teams worked.
Passengers traveling on affected routes were advised to check train schedules and expect delays. Railway operators worked to manage the flow of traffic and minimize further disruptions, but the incident had a ripple effect across the national rail network.
This tragic event highlights the critical importance of safety measures in railway stations and the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services in responding to such incidents. The full extent of the delays and the number of affected passengers are still being assessed as services gradually return to normal.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the investigating authorities.
