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Brenner Line Reopens After Runaway Freight Cars Hit Regional Train Near Trento

Investigators are probing a reported shunting detachment that resulted in only minor injuries.

Overview

  • Several freight wagons rolled away from Trento’s Interporto yard and collided with a stationary Regionale 16666 near Trento nord shortly after 8 a.m.
  • Firefighters, medical teams and railway police secured the scene, evacuated 45 passengers and arranged a replacement bus service.
  • Authorities reported no life‑threatening injuries, with a 40‑year‑old woman taken to Santa Chiara hospital for checks and at least one carriage derailing.
  • Train circulation between Trento and Mezzocorona was suspended for hours and restored in the afternoon, with RFI citing no infrastructure damage and warning of residual delays.
  • Police and forensic teams are examining how the wagons detached during manoeuvres, and the transport minister requested urgent checks to clarify dynamics and responsibilities.