Munich, July 27 -- At least three people have died and several others sustained injuries after a passenger train derailed in the southwestern region of Germany on Sunday (local time), DW News reported, citing local officials.

According to DW News, the incident occurred near the town of Riedlingen in the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, with approximately 100 passengers reportedly on board at the time.

Emergency services, including firefighters, rescue teams, and police, responded swiftly to the scene. Baden-Wurttemberg's state interior minister, Thomas Strobl (CDU), was en route to the accident site, DW News reported, citing a spokesperson.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his shock over the incident and stated that he was in clos...