A woman passed away Monday morning in Peja after being struck by a train traveling in the direction of Lushnjë, Kosovo. The incident occurred at approximately 5:35 AM, prompting immediate notification to the Kosovo Police. Behxhet Haziri, a spokesperson for Trainkos, confirmed the fatality, stating that this marks the first fatal incident involving the train this year.
The accident in Peja has brought renewed focus to railway safety across Kosovo. Communication expert Faton Bunjaku voiced significant concerns regarding the safety protocols at railway crossings throughout the country. Bunjaku emphasized that crossing the railway line is prohibited for pedestrians.
He highlighted that the persistence of unsafe and unsignaled crossings remains a major public safety challenge. Authorities continue to address the infrastructure gaps identified by safety experts. The incident underscores ongoing discussions about improving pedestrian safety measures and enforcing adherence to established railway crossing regulations to prevent future tragedies.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death is ongoing.
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