Train collides with garbage truck in Eichstätt: Two injured and chaos on B13!

Train collides with garbage truck in Eichstätt: Two injured and chaos on B13!

On Friday morning, November 7th, 2025, there was a serious accident in Eichstätt, which significantly affected the traffic situation. A garbage truck collided with a regional train at the level crossing at the open water crossing. The scene of the accident is on the route between Eichstätt train station and Eichstätt city. The consequences of this collision are serious.

In total, two occupants of the garbage truck were injured. While the passenger was only slightly injured, the driver's injuries were still of unknown severity, but his life was not in danger. Fortunately, all 14 passengers on the train were uninjured. They were looked after on site by the crisis intervention service and then evacuated by taxi as rail services were suspended. The train passenger service reported that train traffic on the RB 14 line between Ingolstadt Hbf and Eichstätt Stadt was canceled in both directions. Replacement traffic was set up, but taxis ran without a fixed timetable.

Consequences and measures

The B13 and the railway crossing were immediately closed while the Eichstätt fire department was on site to contain possible hazardous substances. The closure of the railway line is expected to last until 11 a.m. as cleaning work needs to be carried out. An appropriate emergency bus service was set up to ensure the mobility of passengers during the disruption.

The Eichstätt police station, the federal police, the rescue service and the crisis intervention team were also quickly on site to stabilize the situation and help the injured. The police have already started investigating the exact cause of the accident. It is believed that the driver of the garbage truck drove across the oncoming lane past a closed barrier, which led to the collision. The investigation will show how this unfortunate incident could have happened. Everyone involved hopes for a quick clarification and a quick restoration of regular operations on the railway line.

The entire incident has not only affected commuters but also shows the importance of safety precautions at railway crossings. Given the circumstances, the authorities agree that such accidents must be avoided through increased controls and education. The coming days will show what further measures will be taken to ensure safety at this sensitive traffic point.

For further information on the developments and background of this incident, you can read the articles from Danube Courier and n-tv read up.