Events tagged with "south tyrol"

Historical Events tagged with "south tyrol"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Merano Train Derailment in South Tyrol

April 12th, 2010 14 years ago

A train derailment occurred near Merano in South Tyrol, claiming nine lives and injuring 28 more. The accident involved a regional train traveling on a mountain route. Preliminary investigations indicated the train may have derailed due to a landslide that had affected the tracks. Rescue operations were launched rapidly, with local authorities and emergency services working to provide aid to the victims. The accident drew attention to safety concerns regarding train routes in mountainous regions.