A tragedy at Kyiv’s “Khreshchatyk” metro station: a passenger was hit by a train and died
On the evening of April 24, Kyiv’s metro system was marked by a tragic event. An accident occurred at the "Khreshchatyk" station resulting in the death of one of the passengers. As a result of the incident, train operations on the "red line" were temporarily halted, and appropriate measures were taken to ensure passenger safety and clarify the circumstances. Sources from the Kyiv City State Administration report that a tragedy took place in the evening at "Khreshchatyk" station. Preliminary information indicates that a passenger, for reasons still unknown, was hit by a moving train. The victim entered a dangerous zone and sustained fatal injuries. In response, adjustments were immediately made to operations, including the closure of the stations "Universitet," "Teatralna," and, of course, "Khreshchatyk" for passenger entry. These actions aimed to maintain public order and prevent further incidents. Metro officials announced that train traffic in that area was redirected: trains ran from "Akmem" (Akatemiesti) to "Vokzalna," and from "Arsenalna" to "Liva." Additionally, additional shuttle services were quickly introduced between "Vokzalna" and "Teatralna." These changes affected a large number of passengers using this route in the evening. By 22:25, it was confirmed that the tragedy resulted in a fatality. Official information states that the injured passenger died from their injuries. Law enforcement authorities are already investigating the scene, working to establish all circumstances of the incident, determine causality, and identify those responsible. At least, it has been confirmed that the "Khreshchatyk" metro station and the transfer hub "Khreshchatyk" — "Maidan Nezalezhnosti" — were temporarily closed to passengers during the investigative measures and to prevent further complications. The operation of these stations was resumed shortly after the necessary information was obtained; however, authorities continue to work on a thorough investigation of the tragedy. The incident was a significant blow to the residents of Kyiv and sparked widespread public outrage, with calls for a detailed investigation and measures to prevent similar cases in the future. This tragic event underscores the need for additional safety measures in public transportation to prevent tragedies and protect people's lives.