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Train Collision in Volgograd Region Injures Over 20 People
A train collision in the Volgograd region has left over 20 people injured. Emergency services are on the scene, providing aid and investigating the causes of the accident. Stay updated on the latest developments and safety measures.
Train Collision in Volgograd Region Leaves Over 20 Injured
In a shocking incident in the southwestern Volgograd Region of Russia, more than 20 individuals have sustained injuries following a collision between a train and a truck. A law enforcement official, speaking to the local news agency TASS, confirmed the details of the unfortunate event, stating, “So far, over 20 people have been reported injured as a truck collided with a train.”
According to a statement from Russian Railways via its Telegram channel, the collision resulted in the derailing of eight carriages of the passenger train involved. In response to the emergency, relief teams and repair trains were quickly dispatched to the scene to assist those affected. Meanwhile, train services on the impacted section of the railway line have been suspended indefinitely as authorities work to assess the situation.
Reports indicate that there were more than 800 passengers aboard the train, which was en route from Kazan, located in the Russian Volga republic of Tatarstan, to Adler on the picturesque Black Sea coast of Russia.
This is a breaking story and updates will be provided by our journalists as more information becomes available.