 Lathen train collision

The Lathen train collision was a tragic railway accident that occurred on June 22, 2008, near the town of Lathen in Germany. The collision involved a passenger train and a freight train, resulting in significant casualties. In the incident, a regional passenger train collided with a freight train that was allegedly on the wrong track due to a signaling error. The collision led to the derailment of several train cars and caused multiple injuries and fatalities.