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Bosonic

(3,746 posts)
Wed Aug 13, 2014, 09:17 AM Aug 2014

Swiss train derailed in landslide

Source: BBC

A train has derailed after a landslide near the Swiss ski resort of St Moritz, in what police describe as a "serious" accident.

Swiss national radio reported that one carriage had plunged into a ravine and another was hanging from the rails.

The extent of casualties is unclear but officials say the injured have been taken to hospital by helicopter and ambulance.

The landslide happened after heavy rain in eastern Switzerland overnight.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-28775998



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Swiss train derailed in landslide (Original Post) Bosonic Aug 2014 OP
I've been on that line. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2014 #1
Is there a train ride in Switzerland that isn't scenic? liberal N proud Aug 2014 #3
no deaths jakeXT Aug 2014 #2

liberal N proud

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3. Is there a train ride in Switzerland that isn't scenic?
Wed Aug 13, 2014, 09:43 AM
Aug 2014

Or drive for that matter.

I used to get to go to Switzerland for work, it is like fantasy land.

Hope there are no serious injuries or loss of life here.

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