Massive rescue effort saves man after heart attack at Bremen train station

A 68-year-old man suffered a severe heart attack at Bremen Central Station during the opening of the annual Osterwiese fair. The incident triggered a large-scale rescue operation involving emergency services, federal police, and dozens of bystanders who stepped in to help. The man collapsed on the platform, bleeding heavily from his nose before losing consciousness. Within moments, federal police officers—including a trained first responder—rushed to his side. A plainclothes federal investigator, also certified in emergency aid, joined the effort.

The team performed chest compressions, rescue breathing, and used a defibrillator for 20 minutes. Privacy screens were set up, and the platform was cleared to allow space for the operation. At one point, the man briefly regained consciousness before being taken to a Bremen hospital in life-threatening condition.

Train services on tracks 7 and 8 were halted from 10:08 p.m. to 10:59 p.m. to avoid disrupting the rescue. In total, 342 civilians assisted alongside firefighters, Deutsche Bahn security, and emergency personnel. The man remains in critical condition following the incident. The swift response from both professionals and bystanders ensured he received immediate care. Train operations resumed once the platform was cleared and the situation stabilised.