A TGV train heading or Geneva smashed into a tractor near Russin yesterday morning.
The tractor was working on vineyards when it slipped down the slope and ended up on the tracks.
The driver was thrown free. He’s being treated in hospital.
The train was traveling at about 95 kph and suffered serious damage – although no one on the train was hurt.
The damaged train was towed to Geneva.
The train line was reopened by mid-afternoon.
Temperatures to rise again
We need to brace ourselves - the heat wave will continue.
Storms flood Geneva tunnels
Geneva's autoroute tunnels south of the city were flooded last night after a violent storm struck just after 6pm.
Switzerland seeks trade assurances from US
Switzerland has yet to sign a binding economic agreement with the United States, despite ongoing efforts to lock in the lower 15% tariff floor agreed in November.
Move to make drug checking easier
The Federal Council wants to make it easier to test recreational drugs for impurities and overdose risks.
CERN bids for Tour de France
CERN is bidding to host a stage of the Tour de France in July 2029, with the candidacy due to be signed today at its Science Gateway in Meyrin.
Queues predicted for southern routes this summer
It'll be busy on the roads this summer
