Several fatalities have been reported after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, according to local media sources. Police confirmed to the German news agency dpa that the crash occurred near Riedlingen, situated close to Stuttgart. Initial reports suggest that a storm hit the area just moments before the derailment took place. Images captured at the scene depict train carriages overturned and an extensive emergency response team operating in the vicinity. Evidence of the storm's force is visible, with fallen trees scattered around the crash site. Rescue operations are currently underway as authorities work to assess the full extent of casualties and provide aid to survivors.