Emergency: Fire on U3 Line Disrupts Zehlendorf Transport

Public transport in Berlin experienced significant disruption on Tuesday afternoon due to a fire incident along the U3 subway line in the Zehlendorf district. The blaze, which ignited in vegetation and brush near the Onkel Toms Hütte station, necessitated the suspension of services and prompted a swift response from the fire department.

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Im Bereich der Gleisanlage waren Vegetation, Laub und Gestrüpp in Brand geraden.

According to the Berlin Fire Department, the fire occurred in close proximity to the tracks, leading to the immediate shutdown of power. This resulted in a U-Bahn train being brought to a standstill, carrying approximately 30 passengers. In a commendable display of efficiency and safety, the train driver guided the passengers on a short walk to the safety of the Onkel Toms Hütte station.

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Weil der Fahrstrom abgeschaltet worden sei, kam ein U-Bahn-Zug zum Stehen. Die Fahrerin habe die etwa 30 Fahrgäste die kurze Strecke bis zum U-Bahnhof Onkel Toms Hütte zu Fuß geführt.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly, and U-Bahn services on the U3 line have since been restored. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the incident highlights the potential risks associated with urban infrastructure and the importance of rapid emergency response. The quick resolution ensured no danger was posed to the public, and normal operations have resumed.

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