Overview
- The freight train, which struck a concrete piece Friday evening between Markt‑Einersheim and Markt Bibart, made an emergency stop at about 100 km/h with no injuries.
- Traffic on the Würzburg–Nuremberg link was halted in both directions from 21:06 to 22:50 before the track reopened.
- The Würzburg federal police opened a dangerous‑interference case, a criminal offense under German law, not ruling out a deliberate placement.
- Investigators issued a public witness appeal and asked for tips at 0931‑32259‑1111.
- Recent cases in Bavaria have involved heavy objects placed on rails, including 16 concrete blocks near Schliersee in April and a shopping cart struck by an ICE near Fürth.