Bridge falls on a passenger train in Russia, at least 7 dead
Bridge falls on a passenger train in Russia, at least 7 dead
On Saturday evening there was a tragic accident in the western region of Bryansk in Russia when a street bridge collapsed on a passenger train. At least seven people were killed in this incident, and the railway authorities spoke of "illegal interventions" to the transport company.
Details on the accident
The crash of the bridge occurred near the Ukrainian border and led to the train that was traveled by the city of Klimov to Moscow and derailed. Russian media reports, such as Ria Novosti, report on at least 30 injured people.
rescue measures and evacuation
Images of the interregional transportation lawyer show that soil, rubble and concrete are on the train and several cars are derailed while the emergency services are active on site. Passengers were saved from the ruins and brought to a temporary recording center at a nearby station.
cause and investigation
The Moscow railway said that the cause of the collapse of the bridge was "illegal intervention in the transport company", but without further details. An investigation was initiated and a team checks the scene of the accident, reported the state news agency Tass.
sad victim balance
The train driver of the train was also among the victims, as Ria Novosti reported. An infant is in a critical condition, according to the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.official reactions
The governor of the Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, informed about Telegram that emergency services and government officials work at the scene of the accident. He assured: "Everything necessary is done to help the victims," says Tass.
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