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Train Derails in Switzerland Due to Avalanche, Reports of Injuries

Published February 16, 2026, 09:09
Train Derails in Switzerland Due to Avalanche, Reports of Injuries

A passenger train derailed in Switzerland near Goppenstein due to an avalanche, with fears of injuries. Approximately 80 people were on board the train when it derailed, and injuries are considered likely. Police have launched a rescue operation, and the railway lines will remain closed until 4 a.m. on Tuesday. The incident comes just days after another avalanche hit the same area.