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Originally Posted by swisstrains
This unfortunate incident highlights the dangers of carrying out track maintenance with mechanical equipment in close proximity to running lines.
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Yes, it really does.
The Swedish Accident Investigation Board will investigate the accident so we will certainly know what went wrong. But it probably will take time.
But it seems like some part of the tractor (probably the backhoe) hit the train as it passed. The engine is ripped open like a tin can and three cars are damaged (holes, broken windows etc).
18 people (one of them was the tractor driver) were injured and sent to hospital.
The line will be closed until monday (13th september) 16.00. After that one track will be open.