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More fatalities in rail traffic – most suicides

The number of fatalities in rail traffic increased by 27 people last year compared to 2022, according to statistics from the authorities Trafikanalys.

» Updated: 16 July 2024, 16:47

» Published: 05 June 2024

More fatalities in rail traffic – most suicides
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The number of fatalities in rail traffic increased by 27 people last year compared to 2022, according to statistics from the authorities Trafikanalys.

The number of suicide incidents in rail traffic – rail, tram, and subway – totaled 95 in 2023, which is a nine-person increase compared to 2022.

The total number of fatalities in rail traffic was 103 people in 2023. Most of the fatalities, 86 people, were in suicide incidents.

Even the number of serious accidents in rail traffic increased. Last year, there were 67 serious accidents, which is 20 more than the previous year.

Collisions at intersections were the most common type of accident on the railway, while personal accidents dominated on tram and subway lines.

Looking over time, men make up a larger proportion of the fatalities, both in accidents and suicide.

In emergency situations or when thinking about suicide, always call 112.

Here you will also find help:

Emergency contact person, available at night on 08-702 16 80.

Emergency priest, available at night. Call 112 and ask to speak to the emergency priest.

Suicide hotline, available via chat and phone 90 101 around the clock, every day.

Parent hotline, 020-85 20 00. Open weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00 and Thursday evenings from 19:00 to 21:00.

Breath: Call, email, or chat. Phone: 116 111.

Source: mind.se

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