Neuffen, Nürtingen–Neuffen railway: Accident at level crossing

Two cars collided with a train at a level crossing in Neuffen, Germany, on Tuesday evening

The accident occurred at around 7.30pm local time at the Neuffen level crossing on the Nürtingen–Neuffen railway line.

According to police, two cars were involved in the collision, which occurred as a train was passing through the crossing.

One person was killed and four others were injured in the accident. The injured were taken to hospital for treatment.

The cause of the accident is not yet known, but police are investigating.

The Nürtingen–Neuffen railway line is a single-track line that runs between Nürtingen and Neuffen in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.

The line is used by regional trains operated by Deutsche Bahn.

The accident is the second to occur at the Neuffen level crossing in recent years.

In 2016, a car was hit by a train at the crossing, resulting in the death of one person.

Following the 2016 accident, the level crossing was upgraded with new safety measures, including the installation of warning lights and barriers.

However, it is not yet clear whether these measures were sufficient to prevent the latest accident.

The accident is a reminder of the dangers of level crossings.

Drivers are urged to be aware of the risks and to take precautions when crossing railway tracks.