A train crash in Niklasdorf, Austria has left one person dead and at least 22 people injured on Monday, according to police.
Bei der #Zugkollision in Niklasdorf wurden 22 Personen leicht verletzt (davon drei Kinder). Bei der tödlich verletzten Person handelt es sich um eine Frau.
— Polizei Steiermark (@PolizeiStmk) February 12, 2018
Police data shows that the crash happened around 12:45 pm between a EuroCity train and a regional train. Several wagons derailed.
++++ Update zur Zugkollision in Niklasdorf ++++#niklasdorf #oebb #öbb pic.twitter.com/FlayLn7pS7
— ÖBB (@unsereOEBB) February 12, 2018
The country’s federal railway agency said that rides aren’t possible between Bruck/Mur and Leoben Hbf because of the crash. A rail replacement service has been requested.
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