Train derails as bridge collapses in Russia near Ukraine border, 7 dead and 30 injured
At least 7 people are dead and 30 injured as train derails after bridge collapses in Russia near Ukraine border.
At least 7 people were found dead and 30 others sustained injuries after a passenger train derailed following a bridge collapse in Russia’s western Bryansk region, cited various media houses.
According to the reports, train was travelling from Moscow to Klimov when it came off the tracks in the Vygonichskyi district.
Authorities have reported that the collapse was caused by ‘illegal interference in transport operations.’
Further details on the incident are awaited.
The regional governor confirmed the incident on Telegram saying that emergency services were already on the scene. The train derailment occurred near a federal highway. Multiple rescue units were deployed as soon as the incident happened. Informed Russia’s emergency ministry.
This incident has come in the light of the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine since three years. The border regions have seen repeated drone strikes, sabotage attempts and cross-border shelling.
Meanwhile US president Donald Trump has urged both Moscow and Kyiv to cooperate in reaching peace agreement to end the conflict.
