Rail worker killed, colleague injured in Essen train collision

A rail worker was killed and another seriously injured when a high-speed train struck them while they were pruning vegetation on tracks in Essen, Germany. The incident occurred during nighttime maintenance work, raising questions about safety protocols. This is a localized infrastructure accident with no broader geopolitical or market implications.

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