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Garmisch train crash: acquittal of two railway employees

Illustration: derailed train

The ruling ends the criminal trial.

What happened?

After the June 2022 derailment near Garmisch-Partenkirchen that killed five people, a court has acquitted two railway employees.

Key points

  • Five people died; more than 70 were injured
  • Prosecutors asked for suspended sentences
  • Court: no proven causal breach of duty
  • The crash was linked to defective concrete sleepers

Why it matters

The decision raises questions about accountability when aging infrastructure contributes to deadly accidents.