Austria: train collision results in a fire and traffic restrictions

Image: Facebook. Freiwillige Feuerwehr Faak am See

Two freight trains collided in Fürnitz, Carinthia, in Austria. The collision took place at 4:23 am local time in a station area. Several wagons, as well as part of the rail tracks, caught fire. Luckily, the two train drivers involved in the accident carried only minor injuries and were both taken to the hospital. ÖBB said that the causes of the accident are still unclear.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is editor of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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Austria: train collision results in a fire and traffic restrictions

Image: Facebook. Freiwillige Feuerwehr Faak am See

Two freight trains collided in Fürnitz, Carinthia, in Austria. The collision took place at 4:23 am local time in a station area. Several wagons, as well as part of the rail tracks, caught fire. Luckily, the two train drivers involved in the accident carried only minor injuries and were both taken to the hospital. ÖBB said that the causes of the accident are still unclear.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

Nikos Papatolios is the Editorial Coordinator of RailFreight.com, the online magazine for rail freight professionals.

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