A peaceful night turned to chaos when a passenger train derailed on the outskirts of a European city, sending carriages toppling and glass shattering. In seconds, an ordinary journey became a nightmare.

Some passengers were jolted awake by violent shaking, then thrown into darkness as lights flickered out. Screams echoed through overturned carriages, and the panic was overwhelming.

Firefighters, medics, and police arrived within minutes, crawling under wagons and smashing windows to reach the trapped. “I thought I was going to die,” one woman recalled, “but when a firefighter grabbed my hand, I knew I still had a chance.”

Dozens were injured, but no lives were lost — a miracle, authorities say. The cause remains under investigation, with mechanical failure or an obstruction on the tracks suspected.

Amid the wreckage, bravery shone: strangers shielding children, rescuers risking their lives, and passengers pulling others to safety.

This night will be remembered not just for the derailment, but for the unity and courage that lit up the darkness. 💔