Kuwait city: A landslide caused by heavy rain led to a train accident that killed at least three people, German police confirmed Monday. The incident occurred when a train derailed near the town of Riedlingen in the southwestern state of Baden-Wurttemberg after a slope collapsed onto the railway.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the victims of the crash included the train driver, a Deutsche Bahn employee, and a passenger. The accident also resulted in injuries to 41 of the roughly 100 passengers on board.
The authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash and assessing the damage caused by the landslide. Emergency services were quick to respond, providing medical assistance to the injured and ensuring the safety of other passengers.
Local residents have expressed concerns about the impact of heavy rainfall on the region's infrastructure, urging for improved safety measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The investigation continues as officials work to determine the full extent of the damage and to restore normal rail services in the affected area.