A tragic train accident occurred in Ospitaletto this morning, Thursday, January 9, when a 17-year-old boy was struck by a train near the station. Initial reports suggest that the young man may have taken an extreme action, with the possibility of youth suicide being the most credible explanation. Despite the immediate response from emergency services, including ambulances and firefighters, there was nothing that could be done for the boy.
The incident caused significant disruptions along the Milan-Verona railway line, with delays of up to 90 minutes and train cancellations reported by Trenord. This event is part of a troubling series of similar occurrences in recent times: just last Monday, another 16-year-old boy died in the Florence area, and yesterday an 18-year-old girl was struck in Milan. Authorities are investigating these tragic coincidences involving young lives lost on the tracks.
