Eight-year-old is deliberately pushed towards a train that breaks and kills it

An eight-year-old boy was hit by a high-speed ICE train and drowned instantly. His mother was able to get to the safe side between the two platforms and get away with it.

The suspect was chased by other passengers at the train station, who took him to the ground. Police confirmed that a 40-year-old man of African origin was arrested, writes The Guardian, sent by Periscopi.

The incident occurred this morning, about 10 a.m. The boy's mother was being treated because she was in shock, according to the police spokeswoman.

The passengers witnessed that disaster, and they followed the man who was leaving. It was possible to arrest him while he was still at the train station,” she said, adding that the same one had intended to push him toward the train tracks another woman, but she had been able to defend herself.

Suspect is believed to be from Eritrea. His motive for such a criminal gesture is unknown. He and the victims can't believe they knew each other.

The six platforms remained closed for several hours. /Periscope