Train derails in Switzerland after suspected avalanche

Train derails in Switzerland after suspected avalanche

A train has derailed in Switzerland, leaving at least five people injured.

The BLS AG train, travelling from Goppenstein to Hohtenn, derailed at around 7am on Monday morning.

Train derail

One of the injured was taken to hospital in Sion, and four others were treated at the scene, but did not require further medical attention.

Fire crews, two ambulances, a helicopter, and eight mountain rescuers, along with two fire and rescue trains, took part in the effort.

Train services remained suspended, the railway company said at the time of writing this report .

Train Derail