At least nine people were killed in a train accident in southern Germany on Tuesday. Drivers of both trains were among those who died. AFP reported that at least 100 were injured in the collision, though police said the numbers of injured passengers could be as high as 150. Eighteen people were seriously injured and 90 had light injuries, the police said in a statement.

According to police, two regional trains collided on a single-track route near the resort town of Bad Aibling in Bavaria, around 60 km southeast of Munich. Officials said the accident took place as the track curved in woodland, and both drivers probably did not see the other train. Trains in the area operate at around 75 mph (120 kmph).

German media reported that both trains got partially derailed in the crash and were wedged into each other, while several wagons were overturned. Rescue teams are working at the accident site, and eight rescue helicopters are on standby near Bad Aibling. A police spokesperson told AP that this is the biggest accident Germany has had in recent times, making it difficult to pinpoint exact numbers of injuries and casualties now.