Rüsselsheim train disaster
| Rüsselsheim train disaster | |
|---|---|
The place where the accident occurred | |
| Details | |
| Date | February 2, 1990 16:45 |
| Location | Rüsselsheim, Hessen |
| Country | West Germany |
| Line | Main Railway |
| Incident type | Collision |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Deaths | 17 |
| Injured | 145 |
| Damage | 6 mio DM |
The Rüsselsheim train disaster occurred on February 2, 1990, on the Main Railway near the Rüsselsheim station in West Germany. With 17 persons killed and 145 injured the train collision is amongst the most serious in rapid transit.