Vienna subway tragedy: Second teen dies after rooftop stunt
A video has surfaced online showing a group of boys riding on the roof of a subway train in Vienna, the capital of Austria. Two of them collided with a concrete walkway. Both were taken to the hospital, where the first one died. Now, tragic news has come about the second teenager.
12:26 PM EST, November 8, 2024
A tragic end to a senseless act. A few days ago, a shocking video circulated on social media showing a group of four teenagers riding on the roof of a subway train in Vienna. Two of them were from the Czech Republic. As they approached the Schönbrunn station, they struck their heads on a concrete passageway.
The video does not capture the moment of the tragedy, but it does show the aftermath—one of the boys was lying bloodied on the subway roof with a severe head injury. Due to its graphic nature, we are not including the video in this article.
Vienna: Riding on the subway roof leads to tragic news from the hospital
Both injured Czech teenagers were transported to the hospital, while their Austrian friends, aged 13 and 16, initially fled the scene but later turned themselves into the police.
Meanwhile, the German newspaper "Bild," citing information from "Kronenzeitung," reports that after three days in the hospital, the 17-year-old injured in the incident passed away, followed by his 18-year-old friend.
According to the German tabloid, the Vienna transport company strongly warns against this illegal and extremely hazardous trend.
We strongly urge everyone to refrain from such reckless and life-threatening actions. No video on TikTok, no test of bravery, nor any selfie is worth climbing onto a subway or tram and risking your life – the statement reads.
