The Most Catastrophic High-Speed Train Crash In History | What Went Wrong: Countdown to Catastrophe

High-speed Deutsche Bahn train derails near Eschida in Northern Germany, killing 101 and injuring 100 in 1998. The disaster was triggered by a fatigue crack that unraveled the train's bogey, causing it to collide with a road bridge. The crash led to manslaughter charges for Deutsche Bahn employees and prompted changes in train safety and emergency response procedures in Germany. Subscribe to WONDER to watch more documentaries: https://www.youtube.com/WonderDocs Survivors and first responders recall some of the greatest disasters of modern history and how engineering errors were frequently responsible for the traumatic events. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderChannel WONDER is packed with binge worthy reality documentaries for hours of entertainment. Check out our hub of diverse and empowering stories which explore the extreme side of life! Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #documentary #catastrophe #traincrash #deutschebahn