Ukrainians Among the Victims of a Mysterious Train Crash in Germany: New Details and Official Statement from the MFA
The incident on the railway tracks in Baden-Württemberg, near the town of Riedlingen, has caused widespread concern and significant media attention following reports of casualties and injuries.
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are Ukrainian citizens among those affected by the accident, all currently under stable medical observation in local hospitals.
The General Consulate of Ukraine in Munich confirmed that five Ukrainians were on board the train, including a 59-year-old man and a family of four with minors.
Additionally, all Ukrainian victims are undergoing necessary medical examinations, and their lives are not in danger.
The MFA emphasized that the cause of the train derailment is under thorough investigation and is being closely monitored by the Ukrainian consular authorities.
The accident happened a few hours before evening, resulting in three deaths, including the train driver.
About 50 passengers experienced injuries of varying severity, with 25 classified as severe.
This incident is considered one of the most severe railway tragedies in Europe in 2024, ranking high in terms of human loss and destruction.
Another tragic event occurred in the Czech Republic, where a head-on collision between a passenger express and a freight train resulted in the deaths of two Ukrainian women and two women from Slovakia.
These tragic losses deeply affect the families and communities involved and highlight the ongoing need for improved railway safety measures across Europe.