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Avalanche Derails Trains in Switzerland, Nine Injured

2/20/2026

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On February 16, an avalanche derailed a passenger train in Valais near Goppenstein, injuring nine people, five of whom were hospitalized.
Emergency services evacuated at least 30 passengers near Goppenstein as avalanche danger remained high after recent heavy snowfall.
On February 17, another avalanche struck a train near Zermatt, with no injuries reported.
Rail operations on affected routes were suspended as investigations continued into both incidents.

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On February 16, an avalanche derailed a passenger train in Valais near Goppenstein, injuring nine people, five of whom were hospitalized.
Emergency services evacuated at least 30 passengers near Goppenstein as avalanche danger remained high after recent heavy snowfall.
On February 17, another avalanche struck a train near Zermatt, with no injuries reported.
Rail operations on affected routes were suspended as investigations continued into both incidents.