Tanker and Train Collision in Baden-Württemberg Leaves Three Dead

Authorities investigate the causes of the crash at an unguarded railway crossing, focusing on human error and technical failures.

A tanker truck carrying thousands of liters of heating oil collided with a city train at an unguarded railway crossing in Ubstadt-Weiher, Baden-Württemberg, resulting in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
The crash caused both vehicles to catch fire, with the train and truck sustaining extensive damage; the cleanup and investigation efforts are ongoing.
The deceased include the 59-year-old train driver and two passengers, while ten others sustained minor injuries; the truck driver remains hospitalized with severe injuries.
Authorities are investigating whether human error or a malfunction in the crossing's signal system contributed to the collision.
The railway line remains closed for several days as damaged train sections are removed and infrastructure repairs are conducted.