Train Collision in Southern Russia Injures at Least 140 People
Volgograd, The Gulf Observer: At least 140 people were injured on Monday when a train carrying 800 passengers collided with a truck at a level crossing in southern Russia, causing eight carriages to derail. The incident occurred near Kotelnikovo station in the Volgograd region, approximately 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow, according to Russian Railways, according to media reports..
The train, traveling from Kazan in Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea, was forced to brake suddenly when the driver noticed a Kamaz truck had entered the crossing despite the active alarms. The truck’s driver had broken traffic rules, leading to the collision at a speed of about 65 kph (40 mph).
Russian Railways reported that approximately 140 passengers sustained cuts and bruises. Among the injured, 15 people, including three children, were taken to the hospital for treatment.
The swift response from emergency services and the immediate medical attention provided to the injured have been crucial in managing the aftermath of this unfortunate accident. Russian Railways continues to investigate the incident and is working to restore normal train operations in the affected area.
