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Man dies after being struck by regional train in Ronchi dei Legionari
A man was killed by a regional train near a level crossing in Ronchi dei Legionari, in north-eastern Italy, on Thursday evening.
His identity had not been established, and police are investigating what happened.
An early reconstruction suggests he may have crossed after a freight train passed, without seeing the regional train travelling from Trieste to Venice.
However, investigators have not established the exact sequence of events, and another possible explanation has not been ruled out.
Rail traffic was suspended for several hours, delaying trains on the Trieste–Venice line.
Replacement buses were arranged for about 350 passengers on the train.
The crossing has long caused traffic delays, and the town has planned a pedestrian and cycle underpass, though when it will be built remains undecided.
A man died after being struck by a regional train near a level crossing in Ronchi dei Legionari on 15 October.
The train was travelling from Trieste towards Venice.
The man had not been identified in the reports, and police were investigating the incident.
Rail traffic was suspended for several hours, and buses were arranged for passengers.
One report said an initial reconstruction suggested the man may have crossed after a freight train passed without noticing the approaching regional train.
- Who
- An unidentified man was killed. About 350 passengers were on the regional train.
- What
- The man was struck and killed by a regional train.
- When
- Around 18:40–18:45 on 15 October 2026.
- Where
- Near a level crossing in Ronchi dei Legionari, in the province of Gorizia.
- Why
- The exact circumstances were under investigation. One report said he may not have noticed the approaching train after a freight train passed.
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Regional train 3446 left Trieste Centrale for Venice Santa Lucia.
The man was struck near a level crossing in Ronchi dei Legionari.
Rail traffic was suspended, and buses were arranged for passengers.
The victim’s body was removed after the magistrate gave permission.
- Victim
- Unidentified man
- Train
- Regional train 3446
- Route
- Trieste Centrale to Venice Santa Lucia
- Passengers
- About 350
- Incident time
- Around 18:40–18:45 on 15 October 2026
- Location
- Ronchi dei Legionari, province of Gorizia