14 injured after train crash in North Rhine-Westphalia

The crash happened in the district of Wesel, north west of Duisburg, early on Tuesday morning. 

At around 7.30am, a passing regional train struck a parked freight train at the Reitweg level crossing in Rheinberg.

According to police, 14 people were injured by the force of the impact, three of them seriously.

Emergency services, including a helicopter, rushed to the scene when it happened and transported those injured to hospitals in the area. 

It is still unclear how the incident happened. A traffic accident investigation team is on site. 

The line between Moers and Xanten is closed, which is causing major delays and train cancellations on the RB31 line.

A rail replacement service with buses has been set up.

The line at Rheinkamp station is currently closed in both directions and, according to a fire department spokesperson, is likely to remain so for several hours.