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Bridge Collapses in Russia, Derailing Trains and Causing Casualties
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Multiple incidents raise concerns about infrastructure and potential sabotage.
At least seven individuals have died, and approximately 70 others, including three children, sustained injuries after a bridge collapsed onto a passenger train in the Briansk region of Russia, which borders Ukraine. Local authorities have suggested an explosion as the likely cause of the incident.
According to a Telegram message from regional governor Alexander Bogomaz, “According to operational data, as a result of the collapse of the bridge on the train tracks, sadly seven people have died.”
Bogomaz stated that the total number of injured individuals has reached 69, including three minors. At least 44 remain hospitalized, while over 20 have received outpatient treatment.
He also noted that three of the injured,including a baby of approximately five or six months old,are in serious condition,though further details about the other victims were not provided.
Moscow Railways reported that the incident occurred on a single-track section of the Klimov-Moscow route.
The company assured that all victims were being transferred to medical centers in the region, while emergency teams continued their work at the accident site. At least “16 ambulance and medical services equipment” were deployed,along with buses to transport people to temporary accommodation.
Governor Bogomaz stated that the bridge collapse was due to a detonation. “He was fly as he was driving with his passengers,” he told Russia 24 Television channel without specifically specifies the nature of it.
“The derailment of the locomotive and passenger train wagons No. 86 on the Klimov-Mudú route occurred due to the collapse of the bridge section consequently of a illegal interference in transport operations”They have explained in a report collected by the same medium.
The railway company clarified that the accident has not affected the circulation of other trains. Rescue trains have been dispatched to address the consequences of the collapse, while the Interregional transportation Prosecutor’s Office investigates the incident.
Preliminary reports indicate that the bridge collapsed onto a passenger train passing underneath, causing damage to the locomotive and several train cars, some of which derailed.
Second Bridge Collapse in Kursk
In related news, a second bridge collapsed in the Kursk region, specifically in the municipality of Zheleznogorsk, while a cargo train was passing over it, according to acting governor Alexander Khinshtein.
The incident occurred at kilometer 48 of the Trosna-Kalinovka road when “a bridge collapsed While the locomotive circulated”.
“Part of the train fell on the road that was under the bridge. The locomotive caught fire and the Ministry of Emergency Situations has acted instantly,” Khinshtein wrote on her Telegram channel.
Preliminary data suggests that one of the machinists suffered leg injuries and has been admitted to the hospital.
“According to operational data, as a result of the collapse of the bridge on the train tracks, unfortunately seven people have died.”
Frequently Asked Questions
- What caused the bridge collapse in Briansk?
- Local authorities suspect an explosion as the cause of the bridge collapse,but an examination is ongoing.
- How many people were injured in the train derailment?
- Approximately 70 people were injured,including three children.
- Is train traffic affected in the kursk region?
- The railway company has stated that the accident has not affected the circulation of other trains.
This is a developing story. Updates will be added as they become available.
