Russia Bridge Collapses: Explosions & Deaths
- overnight explosions in western Russia led to the collapse of two bridges and the derailment of two trains, according to officials. The cause of the blasts remains undetermined.
- The initial bridge collapse occurred in the Bryansk region, bordering Ukraine, as a passenger train passed, Russian Railways reported.The train's driver was among those killed in the train...
- hours later, another train derailed in the Kursk region, also near Ukraine, after a second bridge collapsed.
Explosions Cause Train Derailments, Bridge Collapses in Russia
overnight explosions in western Russia led to the collapse of two bridges and the derailment of two trains, according to officials. The cause of the blasts remains undetermined. One incident resulted in seven fatalities and numerous injuries.
The initial bridge collapse occurred in the Bryansk region, bordering Ukraine, as a passenger train passed, Russian Railways reported.The train’s driver was among those killed in the train derailment.
hours later, another train derailed in the Kursk region, also near Ukraine, after a second bridge collapsed. Acting Gov. Alexander Khinshtein stated that a freight train plunged off the rails onto the road below,causing a fire but no casualties. The bridge collapse is under inquiry.
Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a probe into potential terrorism, citing explosions as the cause of both train derailments and bridge failures.
Rescue teams are clearing debris from the sites,and injured individuals have been transported to Moscow for medical care. Images from Bryansk depict damaged train carriages amidst the wreckage.
Moscow Railways reported additional damage to railway tracks elsewhere in the Bryansk region, though it remains unclear whether this damage is connected to the bridge collapses.
Ukraine’s military intelligence (GUR) reported that a Russian military freight train carrying supplies to Crimea was destroyed by an explosion.The GUR statement did not claim responsibility or mention the bridge incidents. According to the statement, a key supply route to Russian-occupied areas has been disrupted.
What’s next
The investigation into the explosions and their causes is ongoing. Authorities are working to restore railway service and assess the full extent of the damage.