A train drives past a level crossing with barriers (symbol photo) Photo: cdt fpt
From BZ/dpa
A train derailed near Burgrain in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district on Friday afternoon.
“There are at least probably slightly injured,” said the press spokesman for the police headquarters in Upper Bavaria South, Stefan Sunday. “It’s a big effort that’s going on right now.”
It is still unclear what exactly happened, in which direction the train was traveling and how many passengers were in the wagons.
A spokesman for the integrated control center in the Oberland spoke of several injured people being taken to the hospital. “A full alarm was raised for the fire and rescue services,” he said. It is not yet clear how badly injured the people are. The federal police said they were on site with the emergency services.
The train blocked the route between Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Oberau. Trains from Munich turn early in Oberau. From the Mittenwald direction, the trains turn early in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Replacement traffic is being planned, it said on Twitter.
