The train plunged into the river Bagmati while it was crossing a bridge. Probable cause of the accident was a brake failure while trying to avoid hitting a water buffalo. (6 June 1981)
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Hofeckweg 2-4, Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany.
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