At least three people have been killed and several others seriously injured after a regional passenger train derailed in a forested area near Riedlingen in southwestern Germany on Sunday evening. The train was carrying roughly 100 passengers when the accident occurred around 6:10 p.m. local time.
The incident involved the derailment of at least two carriages, which toppled onto their sides as emergency services rushed to the scene to assist victims. The exact number of injured remains unclear as investigations and rescue operations continue. Images from the accident site show the carriages leaning against each other amid the woodland, highlighting the severity of the crash.
Authorities from federal and local police are actively investigating the cause of the derailment. Weather conditions, including recent storms in the area, are among factors being examined to determine if they contributed to the accident.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed condolences to the families of the victims through social media, mourning the loss and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s main railway operator, is cooperating fully with investigators and has extended its sympathies to those affected.
This tragic accident underscores ongoing concerns about railway safety in the region and is a developing story with further updates expected as investigations proceed.
