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Arab Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Arab Times
Bridge collapse causes a train to derail in Russia, killing at least 7 people: officials
MOSCOW, June 1, (AP): A passenger train derailed in western Russia late Saturday after a bridge collapsed because of what local officials described as "illegal interference,' killing at least seven people and injuring 30. The bridge in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, was damaged "as a result of illegal interference in transport operations,' Moscow Railways said in a statement, without elaborating. Russia's federal road transportation agency, Rosavtodor, said the destroyed bridge passed above the railway tracks where the train was traveling. Photos posted by government agencies from the scene appeared to show passenger cars from the train ripped apart and lying amid fallen concrete from the collapsed bridge. Other footage on social media appeared to be taken from inside other vehicles that narrowly avoided driving onto the bridge before it collapsed. Bryansk regional Gov. Alexander Bogomaz said emergency services and government officials were working at the scene. He said seven people died and two children were among the 30 injured. "Everything is being done to provide all necessary assistance to the victims,' he said. Russian officials have not said who or what was responsible for Saturday's incident, but in the past some officials have accused pro-Ukrainian saboteurs of attacking Russia's railway infrastructure. The details surrounding such incidents, however, are limited and cannot be independently verified. Ukrainian media outlets reported in December 2023 that Kyiv's top spy agency had successfully carried out two explosions on a railroad line in Siberia that serves as a key conduit for trade between Russia and China.
France 24
3 days ago
- Politics
- France 24
At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses onto railway
A passenger train derailed in western Russia late Saturday after a bridge collapsed because of what local officials described as 'illegal interference,' killing at least seven people and injuring 30. The bridge in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, was damaged 'as a result of illegal interference in transport operations,' Moscow Railways said in a statement, without elaborating. Russia's federal road transportation agency, Rosavtodor, said the destroyed bridge passed above the railway tracks where the train was traveling. Photos posted by government agencies from the scene appeared to show passenger cars from the train ripped apart and lying amid fallen concrete from the collapsed bridge. Other footage on social media appeared to be taken from inside other vehicles that narrowly avoided driving onto the bridge before it collapsed. 08:33 Bryansk regional Gov. Alexander Bogomaz said emergency services and government officials were working at the scene. He said seven people died and two children were among the 30 injured. 'Everything is being done to provide all necessary assistance to the victims,' he said. Russian officials have not said who or what was responsible for Saturday's incident, but in the past some officials have accused pro-Ukrainian saboteurs of attacking Russia's railway infrastructure. The details surrounding such incidents, however, are limited and cannot be independently verified. Ukrainian media outlets reported in December 2023 that Kyiv's top spy agency had successfully carried out two explosions on a railroad line in Siberia that serves as a key conduit for trade between Russia and China. Ukraine's security services did not comment on the reports. Russian Railways confirmed one of the explosions described by Ukrainian media, but did not say what had caused it. There was no comment from Russian authorities on a second explosion.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Russia alleges 'illegal interference' as bridge collapses on train killing 7
At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured when a passenger train derailed late Saturday (local time) in western Russia after a bridge collapsed. Authorities said the bridge fell because of "illegal interference" with transport operations, but they did not explain further. The derailment occurred at 10:44 pm local time (1944 GMT) between the Pilshino and Vygonichi stations in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, said Moscow railways. According to Russia's road agency, Rosavtodor, the collapsed bridge was built over the tracks the train was travelling on. Russian President Vladimir Putin reviewed the situation in the Bryansk region during a meeting with Governor Alexander Bogomaz, held via video link from his residence outside Moscow. "There are seven dead as a result of the collapse of a bridge onto railway tracks. Thirty victims, including two children, were taken to medical facilities of the Bryansk region," the regional governor wrote on Telegram. Government officials' photos, accessed by the AP, showed the train's passenger cars torn apart and surrounded by pieces of the collapsed bridge. Several videos of the incident have since emerged on social media, revealing the extent of the devastation. In one clip, a severely damaged train is seen lying across the road, surrounded by emergency personnel and bystanders. Rescue operations are visible in the background, with authorities working at the scene. Officials have not said who was behind the collapse. In the past, Russian authorities have blamed pro-Ukrainian groups for targeting railways, but these claims are difficult to confirm independently. In December 2023, Ukrainian media reported that Ukraine's intelligence agency had carried out explosions on a Siberian railway used for trade with China. Ukraine's security services did not comment on those reports. Russian Railways later confirmed one explosion but gave no details on what caused it and did not mention the second blast. With inputs from AFP, AP
The Age
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
‘Illegal interference': At least seven dead after bridge collapse causes train to derail in Russia
Moscow: At least seven people are dead and 30 injured after a Russian passenger train was derailed near the border with Ukraine following a bridge collapse that officials blamed on 'illegal interference'. The bridge in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, was damaged 'as a result of illegal interference in transport operations', Moscow Railways said in a statement, without elaborating. The railway tracks ran underneath the bridge, Russia's federal road transportation agency, Rosavtodor, said. Emergency services have rushed to the scene of the accident, which Reuters first reported about 7.30am AEST. Meanwhile, Russia launched an air attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Sunday, local time. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said about 10am (AEST) that Ukraine's air defence units were trying to repel a Russian air attack on the city. At the scene of the bridge collapse in Russia, photos posted by government agencies appeared to show passenger cars from the train ripped apart and lying amid fallen concrete from the collapsed bridge. Other footage on social media appeared to be taken from inside other vehicles that narrowly avoided driving onto the bridge before it collapsed. Bryansk regional governor Alexander Bogomaz said seven people were dead and two children were among the 30 injured. 'Everything is being done to provide all necessary assistance to the victims,' he said. Russian officials have not said who is responsible for Saturday's incident, but in the past some officials have accused pro-Ukrainian saboteurs of attacking Russia's railway infrastructure. The details surrounding such incidents are limited and cannot be independently verified. Ukrainian media outlets reported in December 2023 that Kyiv's top spy agency had successfully carried out two explosions on a railroad line in Siberia that serves as a key conduit for trade between Russia and China. Ukraine's security services did not comment on the reports.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘Illegal interference': At least seven dead after bridge collapse causes train to derail in Russia
Moscow: At least seven people are dead and 30 injured after a Russian passenger train was derailed near the border with Ukraine following a bridge collapse that officials blamed on 'illegal interference'. The bridge in Russia's Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, was damaged 'as a result of illegal interference in transport operations', Moscow Railways said in a statement, without elaborating. The railway tracks ran underneath the bridge, Russia's federal road transportation agency, Rosavtodor, said. Emergency services have rushed to the scene of the accident, which Reuters first reported about 7.30am AEST. Meanwhile, Russia launched an air attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, in the early hours of Sunday, local time. Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko said about 10am (AEST) that Ukraine's air defence units were trying to repel a Russian air attack on the city. At the scene of the bridge collapse in Russia, photos posted by government agencies appeared to show passenger cars from the train ripped apart and lying amid fallen concrete from the collapsed bridge. Other footage on social media appeared to be taken from inside other vehicles that narrowly avoided driving onto the bridge before it collapsed. Bryansk regional governor Alexander Bogomaz said seven people were dead and two children were among the 30 injured. 'Everything is being done to provide all necessary assistance to the victims,' he said. Russian officials have not said who is responsible for Saturday's incident, but in the past some officials have accused pro-Ukrainian saboteurs of attacking Russia's railway infrastructure. The details surrounding such incidents are limited and cannot be independently verified. Ukrainian media outlets reported in December 2023 that Kyiv's top spy agency had successfully carried out two explosions on a railroad line in Siberia that serves as a key conduit for trade between Russia and China. Ukraine's security services did not comment on the reports.
