A serious rail accident has occurred in Munich, Germany, where two carriages of a freight train fell from a railway overpass after a collision during maneuvering. According to preliminary information, two freight trains collided for reasons still unclear, causing two carriages to derail and fall from the overpass.
One person has suffered serious injuries, which are considered life-threatening. German police have announced that the train from which the wagons fell was not carrying any cargo, so there was no danger to nearby residents or any leakage of hazardous materials. Federal and local police forces, firefighters and emergency teams have responded to the scene.
A drone was also used for security and investigation operations. The causes of the accident have not yet been determined. Authorities have hired a forensic expert to analyze the circumstances and find out what caused the collision.
The Schleisheime road in Munich has been closed in both directions, while police have warned that removing the damaged carriages and cleaning the area could take until tomorrow. According to the German railway company, the accident is not expected to affect passenger train transport, as the affected segment is only used for freight train traffic. /Telegraph