The incident occurred near Riedlingen and Munderkingen, south-west Germany, when intense rain led to an overflowing sewage shaft that triggered a landslide beside the train tracks. Local authorities reported that the train, traveling on a route from Sigmaringen to Ulm, derailed around 18:10 local time, with at least two of its carriages overturned.
Three lives were lost, including those of the train driver, a rail employee, and a passenger, while 41 others suffered injuries. German Chancellor Freidrich Merz expressed condolences to the victims' families on social media and emphasized the need for support for emergency responders who arrived on scene.
Images from the scene depicted overturned carriages surrounded by emergency crews working diligently to rescue trapped passengers and clear the wreckage. Authorities have stated that the investigation into the cause of the derailment will continue, with the accident site remaining closed for further analysis. Rail traffic is expected to remain suspended for cleanup efforts in the aftermath of this tragic event. The train service operator, Deutsche Bahn, extended thoughts and sympathy to all impacted by the accident as the community begins to heal from this unexpected tragedy.
Three lives were lost, including those of the train driver, a rail employee, and a passenger, while 41 others suffered injuries. German Chancellor Freidrich Merz expressed condolences to the victims' families on social media and emphasized the need for support for emergency responders who arrived on scene.
Images from the scene depicted overturned carriages surrounded by emergency crews working diligently to rescue trapped passengers and clear the wreckage. Authorities have stated that the investigation into the cause of the derailment will continue, with the accident site remaining closed for further analysis. Rail traffic is expected to remain suspended for cleanup efforts in the aftermath of this tragic event. The train service operator, Deutsche Bahn, extended thoughts and sympathy to all impacted by the accident as the community begins to heal from this unexpected tragedy.
