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Smoke Triggers Evacuation of ZürichMunich Eurocity Train

Authorities are probing a suspected technical malfunction behind the smoke

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Overview

  • The train was evacuated near Sontheim in Bavaria after onboard smoke was detected
  • Around 200 passengers were transferred to regional services to continue their journeys
  • No injuries were reported during the precautionary removal of travelers
  • A spokeswoman for the federal police in Kempten cited a likely technical defect as the source of the smoke
  • Investigators have opened a detailed inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident