The German media in the Duisburg-Meiderich area talk about a collision of two trains. Early reports say at least 20 people were injured, two of them seriously.
The two trains reportedly collided near the Auf dem Damm station, a local transport company confirmed.
Ambulances and police are at the scene, as there is a delay in services.
The causes of the conflict, for the time being, are not known.
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