Train crashes against fallen trees: shock for 52 travelers in Kempten!

Train crashes against fallen trees: shock for 52 travelers in Kempten!

On Thursday afternoon of July 5, 2025, the tracks blocked the tracks on the railway line between Buchloe and Kempten, as three trees that had fallen over a sudden storm. A regional express that was currently traveling from Buchloe and had 52 passengers on board, despite a quick reaction from the driver, who initiated an emergency braking, could no longer stop in time. The [Allgäuer Zeitung] (https://www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de/kempten/baum-auf-bahnstrecke between-und-kemgten-congestuerzt-zug-not-brake-5-7-25-110374154) reports that the front area of ​​the railcar is slightly touched by the trees. an estimated 8,000 to 10,000 euros.

of the 52 passengers were most unharmed. However, two travelers had to be looked after due to shock states on site. An emergency doctor and several paramedics were quickly on hand to calm the situation and to provide the people concerned.

quick help on site

The Kempten fire brigade was also quickly in action and took care of the rescue of the fallen trees. Around 25 comrades were involved to clear the tracks so that the train could continue its journey. The route was closed between 2:25 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and could only be removed after several hours, so that the train finally arrived at Kempten at around 4 p.m.

Overall, however, the incident was lightly, and thanks to the rapid reaction of the emergency services, worse things could be prevented. According to a report by the [Schwäbische Zeitung] (https://www.schwaebische.de/regional/lindau/lindau/zug-pronfen- against-mestuerzte-baeume- Passagiere-erleiden-Schock-3728570), the medical care was no serious injuries.

damage caused by storm

The fire brigade reported that there were numerous storm damage in the region, but in this case no major operations from the police. This event throws a light on the increasing challenges caused by extreme weather events, and the need for close cooperation between units and the train.

In a much-noticed analysis of the [UIC] (https://www.lok-report.de/news/deutschland/ industrie/item/54325-uic-indicen-fuer--eisenbahnSicherheit-bis-2023.html), it can be seen that extreme weather conditions and the associated infrastructural challenges are increasingly influencing the security in rail traffic. With a slight increase in significant accidents, the importance of preventive measures and effective crisis management is illustrated.