In the early hours of Saturday, tragedy struck in Munich, Germany, as two cargo trains collided on a bridge, leading to a fatality. The collision caused two carriages to derail and plummet onto the street below, according to local police. The authorities are currently investigating the cause of this incident.
Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene in the Milbertshofen district. Efforts were underway to manage the aftermath of the accident, focusing on two freight train cars that had fallen from the bridge. Rescue operations involved around 60 first responders, dispatched following an alert at 1:40 a.m. local time.
Local law enforcement and emergency services are working tirelessly to address the situation. Stefan Puchner/dpa/picture alliance via Getty provided imagery related to the event, highlighting the seriousness of the collision.