Overview

• Officials from Ulm police and the Ravensburg prosecutor’s office say preliminary findings point to a landslide caused by sewer overflow after severe thunderstorms.
• The derailment on July 27 near Riedlingen left at least three people dead and more than 40 injured among approximately 100 passengers.
• Federal authorities have pledged full support for ongoing rescue operations and assistance to victims’ families.
• Deutsche Bahn has suspended regional service between Sigmaringen and Ulm pending closure of the affected track section for debris removal starting July 29.
• Chancellor Friedrich Merz promised expedited investment in rail infrastructure after expressing sympathy for the victims and coordinating with interior and transport ministers.