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Freight train collision in Munich kills one and injures another as wagons plunge from bridge
Freight train wagons derail in Munich, injuring one person after falling five metres
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A goods train derailment in Munich on Saturday left one person fighting for life after two wagons plunged five metres from a bridge onto a city street, authorities said. The incident occurred during a shunting operation in the Milbertshofen district, according to police cited by *Bild* . Emergency services confirmed the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital.
Initial reports suggested a collision with another train may have triggered the collapse, but investigators cautioned that the cause remained unclear. “The exact circumstances are still under investigation,” a Munich police spokesman told *Der Standard* . Local media noted the wagons fell onto a quiet residential road, narrowly missing pedestrians and vehicles. Traffic restrictions were imposed on the bridge while engineers assessed structural integrity.
Rail operator DB Cargo confirmed the wagons were part of a freight service and said no freight was spilled. “There is no impact on long-distance passenger services,” a company spokesperson told *Zeit* . The bridge, which carries a main line over a local road, remained closed to rail traffic pending safety checks. Neighbours described hearing a loud crash around midday, followed by sirens and the arrival of rescue teams.
Munich fire brigade said the operation involved 20 firefighters and two rescue dogs, who searched the wreckage for additional casualties. “We are treating this as a high-priority rescue,” a fire department official told ORF . Police have cordoned off the area and appealed for witnesses to come forward. No official statement on the train’s cargo or ownership has been released.
The accident comes amid heightened scrutiny of Germany’s ageing rail infrastructure, with several high-profile bridge failures in recent years. While Munich’s transport authority declined to comment on the bridge’s age, local councillors called for an urgent review of similar structures across the city. “We cannot afford another preventable tragedy,” said Milbertshofen district chief Klaus Hahn .
As the investigation continues, authorities have urged the public to avoid the area and follow updates from official channels. The injured person’s condition was not immediately disclosed.
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digi24 · 14 days ago
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der standard · 14 days ago
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tagesspiegel · 14 days ago
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orf.at · 14 days ago
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die zeit · 14 days ago
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die zeit · 14 days ago
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welt.de · 14 days ago
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die zeit · 14 days ago
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tagesspiegel · 14 days ago
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welt.de · 14 days ago
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