In brief
A passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, resulting in three fatalities and 41 injuries, following an overflowing sewage shaft caused by recent heavy rains. The incident took place between Riedlingen and Munderkingen, just outside Stuttgart, prompting a thorough investigation by local authorities.
Emergency responders rushed to the scene as images revealed overturned carriages and emergency personnel working to rescue those trapped. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his condolences and assured support to the emergency services. Rail traffic remains suspended as clean-up efforts commence.The investigation continues as Ulm police work to determine the specific causes behind the unexpected overflow and landslide that led to the derailment during a routine 90 km journey from Sigmaringen to Ulm. The train had approximately 100 passengers on board when it derailed around 18:10 local time. Affected families await further updates as the community mourns this tragic event.
