Hamburg ICE train crash: 1 dead, 25 injured
Emergency services at the scene of a high-speed train and lorry collision near Hamburg, Germany, which left one dead and 25 injured. The crash scattered metal debris across the site, prompting an urgent investigation Credit : X -MB @MB31357662 A routine Tuesday afternoon took a tragic turn when a high-speed ICE train collided with a lorry on the outskirts of Hamburg.
Carrying 291 passengers, the train was travelling at full speed when it struck the vehicle, which was loaded with heavy rails. The collision[1] shattered windows, left 25 people injured--six seriously--and claimed the life of a 55-year-old passenger.
Detailed breakdown of the crash scene: What really happened?
Eyewitnesses describe the terrifying moment when the train's front cars slammed into the lorry. The force of the impact sent debris flying and broke windows at the front of the train.
Emergency crews quickly arrived, evacuating uninjured passengers by bus to a nearby station. Those hurt were treated at the scene or taken to hospital for more urgent care.
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Latest investigative findings: Uncovering the cause of the collision
While it's still unclear how the collision happened, the lorry driver is now being questioned by police. By Wednesday morning, authorities had removed the train and reopened one of the tracks.
Investigators are continuing to piece together the events leading up to the crash, as the community and the country demand answers and hope to prevent future tragedies.
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