Avalanche likely causes train derailment injuring five in Switzerland

Feb 16, 2026, 3:17 PM10

(Update: Feb 16, 2026, 3:17 PM)

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Avalanche likely causes train derailment injuring five in Switzerland

A train derailment occurred in Goppenstein, southern Switzerland, affecting a regional train from Spiez to Brig.
Five passengers were injured, and one was sent to the hospital, prompting an investigation into the incident.
The area is under a second highest avalanche warning due to recent heavy snowfalls, emphasizing the need for safety precautions.

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sudden, drastic flow of snow down a steep slope

Switzerland

country in Central Europe

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