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Four Dead In Train Collision In Bavaria, Germany

A collision between two trains in Germany's southern state of Bavaria is reported by a police spokeswoman. Four people are dead and 15 seriously injured following the accident.


Forty other passengers have less significant injuries, South Bavarian police spokeswoman Barbara Straffberger told CNN.

The trains collided head-on near the spa town of Bad Aibling, about 60km (37 miles) southeast of the Bavarian capital Munich.

The crash took place at 6.48 a.m. local time (12.48 a.m. ET).

The reason for the crash is not yet known and rescue workers are at the scene.

Source : CNN
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