A passenger train derailed in western Russia’s Bryansk region late Saturday, resulting in at least seven fatalities and 30 injuries after a bridge collapsed. Local officials attributed the bridge’s damage to “illegal interference” in transport operations, as stated by Moscow Railways, though further details were not provided. The affected bridge, which had passed over the railway tracks, fell shortly before the train was traveling underneath.
Photos from the scene reveal the train’s passenger cars severely damaged, with debris from the collapsed bridge strewn about. Some social media footage captured the moment vehicles narrowly avoided driving onto the bridge before its collapse. Bryansk regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed that emergency services were on-site, stating that efforts were underway to assist the victims.
While Russian officials have not identified a specific perpetrator, there have been previous allegations regarding pro-Ukrainian saboteurs targeting Russian railway infrastructure. The situation remains murky, with limited details available for independent verification. In December 2023, Ukrainian media reported that Kyiv’s intelligence agency had executed two explosions on a strategic railroad line in Siberia, crucial for trade with China. Ukrainian security services did not confirm these claims, and Russian Railways acknowledged only one explosion reported, without attributing a cause.
The event underlines ongoing tensions in the region, reflecting suspicions and accusations amidst the broader conflict involving Ukraine and Russia.
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