Feb 20 • 18:12 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

Teen Dies Near Railway Tracks in Italy, Did Not Hear Approaching Train Due to Headphones

A teenager from Tunisia died after being struck by a train while near the railway tracks in Italy, allegedly not hearing the train due to headphones.

A tragic accident occurred in Italy when a 17-year-old boy of Tunisian descent was struck and killed by a train near railway tracks. According to the railway police, the young man was walking close to the tracks while apparently wearing headphones, which prevented him from hearing the train approaching. The impact of the collision was fatal, leaving a community in shock and mourning the loss of the young life.

The incident halted railway traffic for several hours, causing significant disruptions, although services have since been resumed. The victim lived in Campobello di Mazara with his parents and was reportedly working in nearby fields in the San Nicolo area at the time of the accident. He was collecting pruned branches near the railway line, indicating he might not have been aware of the dangers surrounding him in that area.

Initial speculation suggested the possibility of suicide; however, the circumstances surrounding the young man's death suggest it was a tragic accident rather than an intentional act. This incident raises concerns about safety measures near railway tracks and the dangers posed by distractions such as headphones in environments where awareness of surroundings is critical.

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