She throws herself under a TER and comes out unscathed near Chambéry

A 21-year-old woman was found safe and sound after a suicide attempt on Thursday in Cognin (Savoie).

Around 2 p.m., the victim lay down on the rails near a level crossing as a TER train linking Lyon to Chambéry approached, reports

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The hospitalized victim

The train, which was carrying 60 people, stopped suddenly after an "abnormal shock", according to the testimony of a passenger.

The controllers then informed the occupants of the TER that a suicide attempt had taken place.

A motorist had tried to dissuade the young woman from settling on the tracks, in vain.

However, the train passed over her without touching her.

Shocked and in a state of "psychological distress" according to the firefighters who intervened, she was taken to hospital.

After a 45-minute delay, the TER was able to resume its journey.

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