An incident occurred in Switzerland involving a passenger train that derailed as a result of an avalanche. The event took place on the railway section between the towns of Spiez and Brig near Goppenstein, in the canton of Valais.
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Details of the accident and response from services
According to a spokesperson for the carrier company BLS, there were about 80 passengers on the train at the time of the accident. The avalanche that descended onto the tracks caused the train to derail. The evacuation of passengers is currently underway and is expected to be completed soon.
“Passengers will be evacuated shortly.”
Consequences of the accident and disruptions in service
The local police reported the possibility of injuries among passengers, but the exact number of those affected is currently unknown. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) announced a temporary suspension of service on this line; disruptions are expected to last until 4:00 AM on Tuesday.
Authorities and emergency services are actively working at the scene to ensure the safety of individuals and to restore railway communication as quickly as possible.