German Train Accident Kills 142 Passengers

A high-speed train crash in Germany on Tuesday has killed at least 142 people and injured more than 200, according to the German Red Cross. The accident occurred at around 11:30 a.m. local time near the town of Eschede in Lower Saxony, when two trains traveling in opposite directions collided head-on. The force of the impact was so strong that both trains were derailed and several carriages were completely destroyed. Rescue workers are still searching through the wreckage for survivors, but hopes of finding anyone alive are fading.

Cause of the Accident

The cause of the accident is still under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest that it may have been caused by a broken rail. Investigators are also looking into the possibility that one of the trains may have been traveling too fast.

Response to the Accident

The German government has declared a day of mourning for the victims of the accident. Chancellor Angela Merkel has expressed her shock and sadness at the tragedy, and has pledged to do everything possible to help the victims and their families. The German Red Cross has set up a hotline for people to report missing loved ones and to offer assistance to the victims of the accident.