Eleven-year-old girl falls on subway tracks – heroine saves her at the last second!
On September 5, 2025, a girl falls onto the tracks at the Kardinal-Nagl-Platz U3 station and is heroically rescued.

Eleven-year-old girl falls on subway tracks – heroine saves her at the last second!
On Friday morning around 8 a.m., during busy rush hour, a shocking incident occurred at the Kardinal-Nagl-Platz U3 station: an eleven-year-old girl fell onto the subway tracks while playing around with her smartphone. Fortunately, in this critical situation, the girl showed her nerve and the knowledge she had learned at school by escaping into an escape niche under the edge of the platform. Eyewitnesses reported dramatic scenes on the platform when the situation came to a head and a U3 train was already on the move. Loud Today The quick action of the passengers present was crucial - they activated the train emergency stop and the driver initiated emergency braking so that there was no contact with the train.
Thanks to the courageous intervention, the girl was spared serious injuries apart from a few abrasions. It was finally found more than ten meters from the Zugspitze and brought safely to the platform, then taken to a hospital as a precaution. The Wiener Linien press spokeswoman confirmed that the girl had fallen into the track area due to her own carelessness and appealed to all passengers to be attentive and avoid distractions. “Especially in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, caution is required,” is the appeal of the Vienna transport authorities, who regularly provide information on the topic of safety on public transport.
Rescue operations and responses
The evacuation of the subway and the rapid reaction of passengers underline the importance of attention measures in public transport. The Vienna professional rescue service confirmed the immediate steps taken to save the girl and emphasized the importance of acting quickly in an emergency. “Activating the train emergency stop can save lives,” emphasize the authorities, and Wiener Linien agrees by encouraging its customers to act courageously in an emergency.
The incident is a reminder of the challenges that exist in public transport. Experience in cities where other subway systems are also in operation shows that preventive measures are of great importance. How Documentations about safety in public transport show, there are numerous security measures in place, including surveillance cameras and emergency call systems, which are intended to ensure quick help in the event of an emergency.
In order to raise awareness of safety, it is always recommended to sit in the first subway car or to speak to the driver if in doubt. Fortunately, the girl is in good hands after the incident and is being treated with the necessary care. The Wiener Linien and the police encourage all passengers to be vigilant and aware of the dangers of rail transport.