In Germany’s Duesselfdorf town, at least 47 people have been injured after a passenger train rammed into a freight train.
According to the Meerbusch fire department, 155 people were on board the commuter train when it ran into the freight train. While a rescue operation was launched immediately, authorities have said the injuries people suffered were not life-threatening. Three passengers were “badly hurt” while the others suffered light injuries.
The accident occurred near the station of Meerbusch-Osterath in North Rhine-Westphalia.
According to reports, the cargo train was stationary when the commuter train rammed into it.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.