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The deadly accident that highlights Metro's safety rules

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A passenger died at Santiago Metro's Pajaritos station on Line 1 after crossing the yellow safety line as a train entered the station, according to Metro.
  • The accident occurred at 11:20 a.m. and forced the station to close, with trains not stopping there, for nearly four hours.
  • The death highlighted Metro's repeated warnings for passengers to stay behind platform safety markings, especially on older lines without automatic doors.

A passenger's death at Pajaritos station has brought renewed attention to the yellow line that Metro repeatedly tells riders not to cross. The person was struck by a train entering the station at 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday and later pronounced dead.

crossed the platform's yellow line as the train was entering the station

— Metro de SantiagoThe company described the reported circumstances leading to the passenger being struck at Pajaritos station.

Metro said the victim had "crossed the platform's yellow line as the train was entering the station." The company added that it had supported the family from the outset and activated the relevant medical assistance protocols. "Metro deeply regrets this event and, from the outset, has provided support and assistance to the family, while activating the relevant medical assistance protocols. Metro extends its condolences to the family," it said in a statement.

as a result, the person was struck by the train and later pronounced dead

— Metro de SantiagoThe statement confirmed the passenger's death after the accident.

The accident kept Pajaritos closed and trains from stopping there for nearly four hours, disrupting service on Line 1. It also put a sharper focus on the repeated safety instructions passengers hear throughout Santiago's Metro system, both over loudspeakers and from station staff.

Metro deeply regrets this event and, from the outset, has provided support and assistance to the family, while activating the relevant medical assistance protocols. Metro extends its condolences to the family

— Metro de SantiagoThe company expressed condolences and outlined its response to the victim's family.

During rush hour, many passengers move as close as possible to the platform edge while waiting for a train. Station assistants circulate from side to side, asking riders to remain "please, behind the yellow line." That marking is not a minor formality. It is designed to protect passengers from trains passing through the station, particularly on the older lines where automatic platform doors do not operate.

please, behind the yellow line

— Metro station staffThis is the safety instruction staff repeatedly give passengers on station platforms.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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