Truck Collision with Bridge Disrupts Leipzig Rail Traffic

A truck trailer struck a railway bridge in Leipzig, halting train services between Leipzig and Chemnitz until safety inspections were completed.

A truck trailer became vertically lodged under a railway bridge near Leipzig-Paunsdorf station on Thursday afternoon, causing significant disruptions.
The accident halted train services on the RE 6 line between Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Chemnitz, with replacement bus services provided during the closure.
Initial investigations suggest the trailer's tipping mechanism deployed during transit, leading to the collision and its detachment from the truck.
A structural engineer inspected the bridge, and train services resumed later on Thursday after it was deemed safe.
The truck driver sustained minor injuries, and the affected road section remained closed for several hours as the trailer was removed using a crane.