A train has derailed in Riedlingen in southwestern Germany. At least three people are dead and around 50 injured, according to Bild. 

– I am in shock, writes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in a statement.

Around 100 people are said to have been on board when the train derailed outside Riedlingen in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Germany. The train is a regional train from Deutsche Bahn that was en route between the cities of Sigmaringen and Ulm.

Two of the carriages are on their side, and a large rescue operation is underway to free trapped individuals and transport the injured to hospital.

At least three people are dead and around 50 injured, including several seriously, according to the newspaper Bild.

”I am in shock following the train accident in the Biberach district. I am in close contact with the Minister of the Interior and the Minister of Transport and have asked them to support the emergency services with all the means at their disposal,” writes German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on X.

Landslide possible cause

The derailment is said to have occurred in the middle of a forest area, which has made it difficult for the police and emergency services to reach the accident site.

According to The Mirror A storm has raged in the area during the week.

– There was a powerful thunderstorm here when the accident happened, says a local resident to the newspaper. 

Police are investigating whether a landslide, caused by heavy rainfall, could be the cause of the accident, writes Bild.

– We had heavy rain here, so it cannot be ruled out that the heavy rain and the associated landslide were also the cause, says Baden-Württemberg's Interior Minister Thomas Strobl to the newspaper.

Source: Expressen.se