at least 30 people have been evacuated


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The accident occurred near Hohtenn, on the stretch between Goppenstein and Brig, a strategic link between the cantons of Bern and Upper Valais, near the Italian border.

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A train derailed in Goppenstein, in the southern Swiss Alps, after being hit by an avalanche.

About 80 people were traveling on the train; At least 30 have been evacuated and several have been injured.

The accident occurred between Goppenstein and Brig, a key railway section between the cantons of Bern and Upper Valais.

Rail traffic in the area has been suspended following the derailment, as confirmed by the Swiss Federal Railways.

A train derailed this morning in Goppenstein, in the southern Swiss Alps, after an avalanche, causing several injuries.

About 80 people were traveling inside, of which 30 have already been evacuated.

The accident occurred near Hohtenn, on the stretch between Goppenstein and Brig, a strategic link between the cantons of Bern and Upper Valais, a few kilometers from the Italian border.

According to initial information provided by local authorities, several people were injured.

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) confirms that the derailment was due to an avalanche that hit the train.

Rail traffic on this section has been suspended.

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