A train derailed in the Alps in Switzerland due to an avalanche… and 5 passengers were injured

Deflect A train ran off the tracks on Monday morning in Gobenstein in the Swiss Alps, according to what local police reported, indicating that there were injuries.

The Valais district police announced on X "Train derailment at 7:00 (6:00 GMT) with likely casualties, ongoing operation, more information later"While the railway company reported that train movement "I stopped between Gobenstein and Brigg" Due to an avalanche.

According to the Swiss police, a BLS AG train derailed on the line between Gobenstein and Hohten. Five people were injured in the accident.

Preliminary results indicate the possibility of a An avalanche crossed the railway shortly before the train passed.
There were 29 people on board the bus at the time of the accident.
One of the injured was taken to Sion Hospital, while the other four were treated at the scene by emergency teams and did not require hospitalization.