Zurich main station: 22-year-old dies after fall onto track, separate tram incident injures man

Fatal fall at the platform

Police say a 22-year-old man died at Zurich main station in the early hours of Sunday, 8 November. At about 1 am he approached an incoming train, and shortly afterwards he fell from the platform onto the track and was struck by the train. Emergency services began rescue measures straight away, but he died at the scene. The reasons for the fall are not yet known.

Investigation and what police have ruled out

The Kantonspolizei Zürich and the Zurich-Limmat public prosecutor's office are examining how the accident happened. Based on what is known so far, the cantonal police say a third party can be excluded. Several people who watched the accident were given psychological support.

Tram incident the day before

On Saturday, 7 November, shortly after 17:15, a 39-year-old man fell between a line 7 tram and the platform at the Bahnhofstrasse/Hauptbahnhof stop. The tram began moving and dragged him several metres. Schutz & Rettung Zürich took him to hospital with moderate injuries, according to the police. Tram service was briefly suspended.

Evidence and the police inquiry

Specialists from the accident technical service of Stadtpolizei Zürich secured traces and evidence at the scene. Their work included photographs, measurements and material records. Stadtpolizei Zürich is examining how the tram incident happened.

Two separate events at one station

Both incidents happened at Zurich main station within about a day of each other, but they are being handled by different police forces. The cantonal police are responsible for the fatal fall, while the city police are investigating the tram accident. The articles do not link the two incidents.