V05: Pedestrian injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle

The group of conditions described under 'Pedestrian injured in collision with railway train or railway vehicle' pertain to physical injuries sustained by an individual on foot, resulting from an impact with a railway vehicle. This scenario can lead to a variety of injury types, ranging from minor cuts and bruises to serious bone fractures, internal damage and, in severe cases, death. Common symptoms following such collisions include pain at the site of the injury, swelling, bruising, inability to move the affected body part, and potential loss of consciousness. Disease progression is highly variable, depending on factors such as the severity and location of the injury, speed of the train, and general health of the individual prior to the accident. The nature of these injuries necessitates immediate emergency medical attention, and the long-term prognosis heavily depends on the severity of initial harm and timeliness and adequacy of treatment. At the systems level, multiple body systems can be affected including the skeletal, muscular, neurological, and cardiovascular systems.