Updated
Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 20
Munich Freight Train Collision Kills 1, Sending 2 Cars 5 Meters Off Bridge
Updated
Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 20

Munich Freight Train Collision Kills 1, Sending 2 Cars 5 Meters Off Bridge

3 articles · Updated · South China Morning Post · Jun 20

Summary

  • One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich around 1:40 a.m., leaving two loaded cars from one train on the road about 5 meters below.
  • Police said the cause of the crash is still unclear, but the cargo was not hazardous and authorities said there was no danger to the public.
  • Emergency crews remained at the site Saturday, and officials said the area could stay closed until Sunday because it was unclear when the fallen cars would be recovered.
  • Deutsche Bahn said the accident happened on a freight-only line, so regional and long-distance passenger services were not disrupted.

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