A serious accident occurred shortly after midnight on December 25, 2025, when a man was severely injured after being struck by a train at the railway crossing on Bahnhofstrasse in Interlaken, Switzerland. Emergency services were swiftly deployed after the accident was reported to the Kantonspolizei Bern.
Upon arrival, the first responders discovered the injured individual at the scene, where he had attempted to cross the tracks at closed barriers.
According to police reports, the man was trying to navigate the crossing when he was hit by the train traveling from Interlaken West to Interlaken Ost. "Despite the immediate full braking, the collision could not be avoided," stated the Bern Cantonal Police.
The severely injured man was rushed to the hospital via ambulance. The train services between Interlaken West and Interlaken Ost were disrupted for several hours, necessitating the deployment of replacement buses to accommodate affected passengers.
Authorities also closed part of Bahnhofstrasse to facilitate accident response efforts, with detours established by the local fire department, Feuerwehr Bödeli.
Alongside the Bern Cantonal Police, personnel from BLS (the Swiss Federal Railways) and two ambulance teams were involved to assist with the emergency response and provide care at the scene.
This accident has raised concerns about safety measures at railway crossings, particularly the importance of adhering to posted signals and barriers. Investigations are currently underway by the Bern Cantonal Police to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the incident and to prevent future occurrences.
