One dead in collision of two freight trains in Munich

A fatal collision between two freight trains on a bridge in Munich has resulted in the death of one person. The accident occurred around 1:40 a.m. in the Milbertshofen district of the Bavarian capital.

Following the impact, two wagons from one of the trains derailed, plunging approximately five meters from the bridge onto a road beneath. Police and firefighters responded to the scene, where they found the wagons precariously balanced over the roadway. The vehicles were secured by firefighters to prevent further movement.

During their assessment of the scene, emergency responders discovered a man who had sustained fatal injuries in the crash. Fortunately, no other individuals were present in the immediate vicinity of the bridge at the time of the collision. Several parked cars in the area suffered extensive damage as a result of the falling debris.

The cause of the collision is currently under investigation. Authorities are working to determine the sequence of events that led to the tragic incident.