Several dead and seriously injured with passengers left trapped after train derails in Germany
SEVERAL people have been killed and others injured after a train with 100 passengers derailed in southwestern Germany.
The tragic incident took place in the town of Biberach – near the border with France – on Sunday evening.
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The train derailed in Baden-Württemberg at around 6.10pm near Zwiefaltendorf in the Biberach district, reports German newspaper Bild.
A spokesperson for the Federal Police Stuttgart told Bild: “Two carriages of the Deutsche Bahn regional express have derailed.”
“At least three are injured. The severity of their injuries cannot be confirmed at this time,” the spokesperson added.
The train is said to have been travelling from Sigmaringen to Ulm, two cities about 43 miles apart in southwestern Germany.
Video footage from the shocking scene shows firefighters trying to rescue passengers while loud screams are heard.
Part of the train lies on its side, with the roof of one carriage open.
The carriages that came off the tracks lie in a wooded embankment among trees.
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