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Irish Times
28-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Times
Germany train crash which killed three ‘caused by landslide'
German police say a landslide caused by heavy rain is the most likely cause of a train crash on Sunday evening that left three dead and 50 injured, 25 seriously. About 100 people were on the regional train RE55 from Sigmaringen to Ulm in southwest Germany when the crash happened shortly after 6pm near Riedlingen, 90 minutes south of Stuttgart. A preliminary investigation suggests the train raced into a mass of earth that collapsed on to the tracks. Like most of central Europe, the state of Baden-Württemberg had experienced heavy rain in recent days of up to 40 litres per square metre. 'The heavy rain caused a sewer to overflow in the area of the accident,' said local police in a statement. 'The water triggered a landslide from the surrounding bushes in the direction of the track which, in turn, caused the derailment.' READ MORE Among the three dead, local police said, were the train driver and a rail company employee. Most of the seriously injured were flown by helicopter for treatment in nearby Ulm. The track will remain closed for further crash investigation for the foreseeable future. After visiting the site, Baden-Württemberg's prime minister Winfried Kretschmann said he was shocked by the accident and expressed his 'heartfelt condolences to the relatives of the victims'.
Al Jazeera
28-07-2025
- Al Jazeera
Video: Landslide causes train crash in Germany, killing three
Landslide causes train crash in Germany, killing three NewsFeed A passenger train derailed in southern Germany, causing a crash that killed three people and injured at least 50 others. Investigators say a landslide caused the accident. The train's driver died and 25 passengers were taken to hospital in a serious condition. Video Duration 03 minutes 59 seconds 03:59 Video Duration 02 minutes 07 seconds 02:07 Video Duration 00 minutes 25 seconds 00:25 Video Duration 01 minutes 14 seconds 01:14 Video Duration 02 minutes 42 seconds 02:42 Video Duration 00 minutes 35 seconds 00:35 Video Duration 01 minutes 47 seconds 01:47
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
Freight train crash shuts down Lansdale, Pennsylvania SEPTA station
SEPTA was forced to suspend service at its Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Regional Rail station Tuesday morning after a crash involving a car and a freight train. Lansdale Police Chief Michael Trail said a pickup truck collided with a Pennsylvania Northeastern Railroad train where the tracks intersect with Broad Street, near the Lansdale Regional Rail station. Two people pulled from the pickup truck were taken to hospitals and their conditions were not immediately available. Trail said the train had box cars and tanker cars but was unsure of their contents. There were no leaks at the scene. Chopper 3/CBS News Philadelphia The road is closed at the intersection of Vine Street and Broad Street, so drivers should seek alternate routes and be aware of detours in the borough, he said. A SEPTA spokesperson said the freight train was using SEPTA tracks. The Lansdale-Doylestown line will suspend service to the station until the tracks are clear. According to SEPTA's website, outbound service on the line will operate normally to Glenside Station, but inbound service is suspended. There was no estimate on when the scene would be cleared.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- CBS News
Train, pickup truck collide in southern Sacramento County
A Union Pacific train crashed into a loaded trailer attached to a pickup truck Friday afternoon in southern Sacramento County, officials said. This incident occurred just before 2 p.m. at the intersection of Desmond Road and Franklin Boulevard in Walnut Grove. When Union Pacific investigated, they said they found that the truck's driver had left, abandoning a mangled trailer that was carrying a vehicle. As a result, details of injuries are unknown. Officials said it is unknown how long the tracks will be closed.
CBS News
25-06-2025
- CBS News
One person dies after train-pedestrian crash in Macomb County
Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores Two shot near Detroit fireworks; and more top stores One person died on Tuesday after a crash involving a train in Macomb County, Michigan. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office says the incident happened in the area of Victoria and Main Street in New Haven. The sheriff's office advises people to avoid that area until further notice. Authorities did not release any additional information.
