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Tree collapses on train in Munich – 400 travelers affected!
A tree fell on a regional train in Munich today, fortunately no one was injured. The route remains closed.
Tree collapses on train in Munich – 400 travelers affected!
A serious incident occurred in Munich today. At around 11 a.m., a tree fell on a railway line at Kolumbusplatz and fell on a regional train operated by the Bavarian Regiobahn (BRB). The tree initially dented a noise barrier before impact. Fortunately, the train's approximately 400 passengers and the driver were uninjured, although the locomotive's window shattered due to the impact. The BRB informed that the route was immediately closed at 11 a.m.
After the accident, emergency services from federal and state police and the fire department were called to Columbus Square to assess the situation and evacuate the travelers. Travelers between Munich Central Station and Ostbahnhof had to switch to the S-Bahn, while regional trains in the east were expected to end in Grafing or at Ostbahnhof by 2:30 p.m. Long-distance trains have been rerouted in the meantime. It was currently unclear how long the route would actually remain closed.
Storm warnings and possible cause
The reason for the tree fall remains unclear for the time being. However, the German Weather Service had warned of squalls in the region, which may have played a role in the accident. The current storm warnings, which are available on the severe weather center website, differentiate between advance warnings and acute warnings. A possible storm risk is classified into different intensity levels, which is of crucial importance for various industries such as construction and insurance. Professional meteorologists at the severe weather center continually adjust the forecasts, which is an important source of information for many.
The situation on site and the quick action of the emergency services demonstrate good crisis management, which is of enormous importance in such unexpected situations. Even though the accident ended lightly and there were no injuries, the incident shows once again how vulnerable your own safety is in extreme weather conditions. The BRB will continue to provide information about developments and the duration of the route closure.
Read more details about the incident on the South German newspaper and the BR. For current weather warnings and developments visit Severe Weather Center.