In Switzerland, a locomotive crashed into an excavator during track maintenance in the city of St. Gallen, seriously injuring two workers who were taken to the hospital. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

In Switzerland, a locomotive crashed into an excavator during track maintenance in the city of St. Gallen, seriously injuring two workers who were taken to the hospital.

The incident occurred early on May 19 as the locomotive was maneuvering on the tracks where repair crews were working. As a result of the collision, a 29-year-old and a 40-year-old railway worker sustained severe injuries.

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Medical teams quickly transported both victims to a hospital. A 60-year-old locomotive operator was also examined, but later released as his condition was stable.

SUST investigates the locomotive accident in St. Gallen

Train services between St. Gallen and Goldach/Rorschach were temporarily suspended due to the accident. Some routes were canceled, while others were redirected. The operator arranged for bus replacements to reduce passenger inconvenience.

The Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (SUST) immediately launched an inquiry into the incident. Investigators are focusing on whether safety protocols were properly followed.

Locomotive collision linked to coordination failure

Preliminary findings point to a possible coordination error between technical teams. Experts suspect that human error may have played a decisive role in the crash.

The technical assessment is ongoing. Its conclusions may lead to stricter safety regulations for track operations and updates to infrastructure work protocols.

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