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At Least 3 Dead, Dozens More Injured After Train Derails — and Officials Now Wonder If Rain Played a Part in the Tragedy
Approximately 50 people were injured, with 25 sustaining serious injuries At least three people have died and multiple others are injured after a train carrying around 100 passengers derailed. According to reports from the Associated Press, the AFP and local outlet DW, a regional express train traveling in the German state of Baden-Wüerttemberg partially derailed in a forest area at around 6:10 p.m. local time on Sunday, July 27. The train was headed to Ulm, a German city, when the incident occurred in Riedlingen, a town of about 11,000 people, the outlets reported. Approximately 50 people were injured, with 25 sustaining serious injuries, per the outlets, which cited a regional district fire chief. In a statement to PEOPLE, a spokesperson for German train operator Deutsche Bahn confirmed "several fatalities and many injuries." The company added that the train carriages derailed "for reasons that are still unclear." Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident, the representative told PEOPLE. "We therefore ask for your understanding that we cannot comment on further details at this time," the company spokesperson added. Storms passed through the area before the accident, and investigators are now looking into whether rain could have been a factor in the derailment. German media reported that a landslide stemming from the severe storms may have even caused the accident, the AFP reported. "There have been heavy rains here, so it cannot be ruled out that the heavy rain and a related landslide accident may have been the cause," Thomas Strobl, the interior minister of Baden- Württenberg, said, per the AP. "However, this is currently the subject of ongoing investigations." German media reported that helicopters arrived at the scene shortly after the accident to transport the injured to nearby hospitals. Florian Gebhard, the head of trauma surgery at Ulm University Hospital, where the injured were taken, told German state broadcaster SWR that many involved in the crash "were under shock," per DW. "The injuries [were] of varying severity. Most of them suffered injuries to their extremities, spinal injuries and head injuries," the hospital worker added. Photos taken at the scene of the accident show yellow and gray train cars lying on their sides as firefighters and emergency personnel work to remove passengers. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Train service has been suspended for the line, Deutsche Bahn told PEOPLE. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz commented on the derailment in a post on X, writing that he was working with local officials to support rescue efforts. "The train accident in the Biberach district shocks me," Merz wrote in German. "I am in close contact with the Interior Minister and the Transport Minister and have asked them to support the rescue forces with all available means." "We mourn the victims. I express my condolences to their relatives," he added. Read the original article on People


CNN
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Yahoo
7 hours ago
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3-Year-Old Girl Found Dead on Beach, Coast Guard Asks for Help Identifying Body
The identity of the girl — found dead at Edem Beach near Athens, Greece, on July 27 — is not yet known, nor is her cause of death A girl believed to be 3 years old was found dead on a beach in Greece, and authorities have yet to identify her. The girl was found at Edem Beach, located in the seafront neighborhood of Palaio Faliro outside of Athens. The Hellenic Coast Guard shared in an "urgent announcement" on Sunday, July 27, that the girl had been discovered in the early morning hours that same day. The coast guard said that 'the body of a minor girl, approximately 3 to 3.5 years old,' was found in 'the sea area' of the beach, which is located just a few miles from the capital city of Athens. A man discovered the girl and immediately called emergency services, according to Greek newspaper Proto Thema. An ambulance transported her to a children's hospital, but she was pronounced dead. One eyewitness, who said they came to the beach around 3 a.m. local time for a night swim, said they noticed a police and first responder presence around about half an hour later, Proto Thema reported. "I was about 100 meters away when they shone their lights on the sand — there was a small girl, wearing a one-piece swimsuit. An ambulance came, they covered her with a blanket, and took her away,' the witness, identified as Mr. Marios, told Greek outlet SKAI, according to Proto Thema. 'The child's death appeared fairly recent,' said Marios. He also said that 'based on her features, I don't think the child was Greek.' The girl showed no visible signs of abuse, and how she ended up alone remains alone, according to Proto Thema. Her cause of death is also unknown, pending a forensic examination and autopsy, the newspaper reported. In their 'urgent announcement,' posted in both Greek and English on July 27, the Hellenic Coast Guard declared that it 'is issuing an urgent appeal to the public for information regarding the discovery of a deceased minor girl.' The girl 'had short brown hair, a slender build, and tanned skin,' and was wearing a 'long-sleeved turquoise and fuchsia one-piece swimsuit,' the coast guard said. No current missing child reports match this description, according to Proto Thema. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'We kindly request that any citizen with information regarding the child's identity, her family, or any other details that could assist in the investigation of this incident, contact the A' Port Authority of Faliro (Floisvos) immediately at 210-9829759, or the Saronikos Port Authority at 210-8946326,' the coast guard announcement said. 'Every piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, could prove crucial,' the announcement concluded. 'Complete confidentiality is guaranteed." Read the original article on People