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A regional train derailed in southern Germany after a landslide caused by heavy rain, killing three people and injuring about 50. Rescue operations continued overnight, with authorities investigating the incident and no further casualties found by morning.

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Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany

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  • A landslide caused by heavy rain led to a train derailment in Biberach, Germany.
  • Preliminary investigations found the train hit a mass of earth on the tracks. 8s
  • Three people died and about 50 were injured, with 25 seriously hurt. 16s
  • Ten injured passengers were flown to a hospital in Ulm for treatment. 27s
  • Rescue operations continued overnight, with no further survivors or casualties found by the next morning. 40s
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Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany
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Euronews
8 hours ago
Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany

A landslide caused by heavy rain likely led to the deadly train crash in Biberach, Germany, according to preliminary police investigations.

Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany
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8 hours ago
Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany

Three people were killed, including the driver and a rail company employee, and about 50 people were injured, 25 seriously.

Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany
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Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany

Ten people were flown by helicopter to the University Hospital in Ulm for treatment.

Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany
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8 hours ago
Landslide caused deadly train crash in Germany

Rescuers with dogs searched the train for missing passengers, and search efforts continued through the night.

German train derails, killing at least three people
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German train derails, killing at least three people

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany, killing at least three people and injuring many others. About 100 people were on board.

German train derails, killing at least three people
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14 hours ago
German train derails, killing at least three people

The cause of the crash remains unknown, but the region was hit by a heavy storm before the accident. Investigators are considering a landslide due to heavy rain.

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