The incident occurred on Sunday between Riedlingen and Munderkingen, with authorities confirming that the overflow led to a landslide impacting the railway tracks. German Chancellor Freidrich Merz expressed condolences for the victims, while investigations into the cause are ongoing.
**Tragedy Strikes as Train Derails in Germany: Three Lives Lost**
**Tragedy Strikes as Train Derails in Germany: Three Lives Lost**
A devastating train derailment in Germany has left three dead and many injured after heavy rains triggered a sewage overflow.
Three people have died after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, attributed to an overflowing sewage shaft following significant rainfall. Local authorities reported that the train was traveling a 90 km (55 mile) route when it collided with landslide debris caused by the overflow. Among the deceased are the train driver, a rail employee, and a passenger, with 41 others suffering injuries. Chancellor Freidrich Merz offered his sympathies, emphasizing the need for support to emergency services. The derailment occurred at approximately 18:10 local time while around 100 passengers were on board. Images from the scene reveal overturned carriages and extensive emergency response efforts. The site remains under investigation, and rail traffic is suspended as clean-up operations begin. Deutsche Bahn extended their condolences to those affected by this tragedy.
