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Damaged freight wagons are seen at the scene of the accident in the Gotthard base tunnel near Faido, September 6, 2023

Video. Tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy to reopen one year after crash

Updated: 02/09/2024 - 12:39 GMT+2

The tunnel was closed in August last year after a broken wheel derailed a freight train, causing extensive damage.

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