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Germany: One person dead and several injured after commuter trains crash near Munich

German police say the incident happened just before 5pm local time. The cause of the crash is being investigated.

Monday 14 February 2022 20:56, UK

14 February 2022, Bavaria, Sch'ftlarn: Rescue workers work at the scene of the accident. One person was killed and more than ten injured in a collision between two commuter trains in the Munich district on Monday. There was a low double-digit number of injured, reported a spokesman for the Munich police headquarters. Photo by: Matthias Balk/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images PIC:AP
Image: Rescue workers at the scene near the Bavarian capital. Pic: AP
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One person has been killed and several injured after two commuter trains crashed near Munich.

German Police say the collision happened just before 5pm local time - 4pm in the UK - at Ebenhausen-Schaeftlarn station, 10 miles south of the city.

At least 14 people were injured, and another 80 passengers were being examined by medics.

Ambulances stand near the scene of the accident. People were injured in a collision between two commuter trains south of Munich on Monday. Photo by: Matthias Balk/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images PIC:AP
Image: A large emergency services presence was at the scene. Pic: AP

Police spokesman Andreas Franken told reporters the crash happened on a single-track section of railway.

Helicopters are being used to assist in the rescue operation, and around 130 emergency workers were at the scene.

A replacement bus service is in operation.

Police say the cause of the incident is being investigated.

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