Two trains collided at the station in Strasbourg, France. Reports indicate that at least 30 people have been injured, five of whom are in critical condition, according to The Sun.
Preliminary information suggests that one of the trains accidentally switched to another track and collided with the second train. The cause of the accident may have been a switch error.
Passengers are being evacuated from the trains, and the tunnel is filled with smoke. An investigation into the accident is underway. Police have confirmed that train traffic through the central station has been halted in all directions.
The city’s fire and rescue service reported that “numerous resources” have been deployed to address the consequences of the incident.
