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4 dead, several injured as train derails in Germany: Rescue ops on; cause under probe

4 dead, several injured as train derails in Germany: Rescue ops on; cause under probe

TOI World Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jul 28, 2025, 11:41 IST

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A regional passenger train carrying approximately 100 passengers derailed near Riedlingen, Germany, on Sunday evening, resulting in at least four fatalities and numerous injuries. The accident occurred around 6:10 pm local time, leaving several carriages overturned. Emergency services are on the scene, and an investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the derailment.

4 dead, several injured as train derails in Germany: Rescue ops on; cause under probe

Several people injured after passenger train derails in southwestern Germany. (AP)

At least four people were killed and several others injured after a regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday evening. The train, which was carrying around 100 passengers, came off the tracks near the town of Riedlingen in a forested area about 158 kilometres west of Munich. The crash occurred around 6:10 pm local time.

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Photos from the scene showed at least two carriages lying on their side, with emergency workers seen climbing on top of them during the rescue efforts. The cause of the derailment is not yet known. Authorities said an investigation is underway.

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