A regional express train derailed in southern Germany's Baden-Wuerttemberg state Sunday evening, killing three people and injuring multiple others in one of Europe's latest transport tragedies. Local authorities confirmed the incident occurred near Riedlingen when two carriages left the tracks during stormy weather conditions.
Emergency teams established an on-site command center, deploying dozens of rescue workers to extract passengers. The derailment forced closures of both the affected rail line and a nearby highway, disrupting regional connectivity. While the cause remains under investigation, German Press Agency reports noted severe storms had struck the area earlier.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed condolences via social media, stating: "We mourn the victims. I express my sympathy to their families." The incident highlights ongoing challenges in European rail safety amid extreme weather patterns.
