Accident with construction vehicle
Freight train and ten wagons derailed near Cologne
On Friday night, a freight train crashed into a construction vehicle between Cologne and Aachen - the locomotive and ten wagons derailed. There are fears of serious consequences for rail traffic.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen As the newspaper "Bild" reports, the driver of the freight train was unable to brake in time when he saw the Deutsche Bahn construction vehicle on the tracks. According to the fire department, three people were injured in the accident, with one victim suffering serious injuries.
It is not yet known what the freight train was carrying, but it is not believed to have leaked any hazardous substances. A possible environmental hazard was initially ruled out.
The railroad line between Cologne and Aachen was completely closed on Friday morning. All trains had to be rerouted over a large area and some connections were canceled altogether.
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