Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snow

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 16, 2026 at 03:17 PM

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A train derailed near Goppenstein, Switzerland, around 07:00 local time due to a possible avalanche, injuring five people. The incident occurred as the regional commuter train was exiting the Lotschberg rail tunnel on its way from Spiez to Brig. All 29 passengers were rescued, with one person hospitalized. The area is under an avalanche warning, level four out of five, following recent heavy snow and rain in Switzerland. Authorities are investigating the cause of the derailment, with initial findings suggesting an avalanche may have crossed the tracks just before the train passed. The incident follows warnings about high avalanche risk across the Swiss Alps.

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Switzerland

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