17 Nov 2022 | 10:29 AM UTC
Germany: Two freight trains collide in Lower Saxony, Nov. 17
Two freight trains collide in Lower Saxony, Germany, Nov. 17. Passenger and freight train service disruptons.
Event
Two freight trains collided in an uninhabited area between Leiferde and Dalldorf in Lower Saxony on the main railway line between Hanover and Berlin, Nov. 17. Rescue and response operations are hampered by the leak of propane gas at the scene. There were no casualties.
The railway line will remain closed while response teams secure the area. Train services between Hanover and Berlin will be disrupted and delayed.
Advice
Allow extra time if traveling by rail in the affected area. Expect delays and disruptions to passenger and freight services between Berlin and Hanover. Follow local travel and security advice.
