'Several dead' in southern Germany train accident

Police say several people are dead following a train accident in southern Germany.

An ambulance next to an exit sign for Bad Aibling, Bavaria, near a train collision in Germany. Source: AAP

Several people died after two trains collided in the southern German state of Bavaria on Tuesday, a police spokesman said, adding about 100 people were also injured.

"Two trains crashed head on," said a police spokesman.

"There are about 100 injured, scores of people seriously injured and several dead," he said. The accident happened at 6.48 a.m. local time (0548 GMT) near Bad Aibling in the southeastern corner of Germany. Rescue teams were on site.

A rescue operation mounted by police included at least eight helicopters and several ambulances.

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