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Man dies after jumping on train tracks at Bucharest subway

February 12, 2024

A 60-year-old man died after throwing himself onto the tracks and being trapped under the train at the Bucharest subway, News.ro reported. The incident occurred at the Unirii Square station on Monday, February 12, disrupting the traffic around noon.

The subway operator confirmed the incident. “Metrorex...

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