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In an unexpected turn of events, an ICE train carrying around 600 passengers collided with a power mast support cable in the city of Cologne, Germany, on a weekend evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5:30 PM, according to the police.
The collision took place between Cologne Messe/Deutz and Cologne-Mühlheim, as reported by the "Express" newspaper. The power mast involved in the collision had its support cable broken as a result. Despite the incident, no injuries were reported, and passengers were safely evacuated from the train.
Following the evacuation, which was completed around 9:30 PM, the passengers were taken to the station by bus. The spokesperson for the Federal Police confirmed the incident but could not provide any information regarding the cause of the collision or the current operational status of the affected railway route.
Authorities suspect a technical malfunction may have contributed to the collision, but a definitive cause has yet to be confirmed. The status of when the route will reopen remains unclear.
For up-to-date details and the latest verified updates, we recommend checking live news sources or official Deutsche Bahn announcements for Cologne ICE train service issues. We hope for a swift resolution to this incident and wish for the passengers' travel plans to return to normal as soon as possible.
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