Overview
- The collision occurred around 6:45 a.m. at a level crossing between Eichstätt Bahnhof and Eichstätt Stadt.
- Police said the garbage truck reportedly drove past a closed barrier via the opposing lane, which is the focus of the inquiry.
- The driver and a passenger in the truck were taken to hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.
- Initial findings indicate none of the 14 passengers on the train were injured, and crisis teams assisted those on board.
- Rail service on the RB 14 line is suspended with a taxi shuttle operating until late morning, and the crossing remains closed as emergency and federal police units secure the site.