This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . The next check for changes will be

You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9844egpx8o

The article has changed 10 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 5 Version 6
Three killed and others injured in German train derailment Three dead after sewage overflow causes German train to derail, say police
(about 5 hours later)
Watch: Emergency responders at scene of German train derailmentWatch: Emergency responders at scene of German train derailment
At least three people have been killed and several others have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, police say. Three people have been killed and several others seriously injured after an overflowing sewage shaft caused a passenger train to derail in south-west Germany, local authorities say.
Operator Deutsche Bahn said the train crashed at Riedlingen near Stuttgart for "unknown reasons". Reports say there had been a storm in the area shortly before. Prosecutors said the train crashed between Riedlingen and Munderkingen near Stuttgart on Sunday following heavy rain in the area.
Around 100 people were on board the train when at least two carriages derailed in a forested area around 18:10 local time (17:10 BST), German news agency dpa reported. They said water was believed to have caused the overflow, triggering a landslide on the banks running next to the tracks, which caused the incident.
German Chancellor Freidrich Merz said he "mourn[ed] the victims" and offered his "deepest sympathy" to their families in a post on X. The train driver, another rail employee and one passenger died, while 41 people were wounded. On Sunday, German Chancellor Freidrich Merz said he "mourn[ed] the victims" and offered his "deepest sympathy" to their families.
He said he was in close contact with the interior and transport ministers, and has requested that they provide the emergency services with all the support they need. In a post on X, he said he was in close contact with the interior and transport ministers, and had requested that they provide the emergency services with all the support they need.
In a statement, Ulm police said that current investigations showed "three people were killed and other passengers were seriously injured". In a statement shared on Sunday, Ulm police said the train was on a 90 km (55 mile) route between Sigmaringen and Ulm when it derailed.
They said the investigation into the cause of the accident was ongoing, and the site of the incident would remain closed.
Rail traffic will remain suspended and clean-up work will begin on Monday, they added.
Around 100 people were on board the train when at least two carriages derailed in a forested area around 18:10 local time (17:10 BST), German news agency dpa reported on Sunday.
Images of the crash show carriages turned on their sides and heavy emergency service presence as firefighters and emergency teams worked to gain access to trapped passengers. Fallen trees can also be seen at the scene.Images of the crash show carriages turned on their sides and heavy emergency service presence as firefighters and emergency teams worked to gain access to trapped passengers. Fallen trees can also be seen at the scene.
Deutsche Bahn said the train was on a 90 km (55 mile) route between Sigmaringen and Ulm when it derailed. In a statement, operator Deutsche Bahn said: "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and everyone who now has to process this experience."
"The exact situation is still unclear at this time," it said on X. "Our thoughts and sympathies are with the victims and everyone who now has to process this experience."