A passenger train carrying 800 people collided with a Kamaz truck on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals and injuring up to 100 others. The collision caused eight carriages to derail in the southern Volgograd region near the Kotelnikovo station, about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow, according to Russian media outlets.
Incident Details
The train was en route from Kazan in Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea when it derailed. The crash left some carriages twisted and battered beside the railway track. The Russian Emergencies Ministry reported that 324 emergency workers and paramedics were on the scene, and emergency helicopters had been deployed to assist with the operation.
Casualties and Injuries
The Mash Telegram channel reported that at least two people had been killed, with the possibility of the death toll rising. The Interfax news agency indicated that up to 100 people might be injured. Unverified videos on Telegram showed at least four derailed carriages, some of which were twisted, with passengers climbing out of a carriage that had toppled onto its side beside the rails.
Emergency Response
The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that paramedics and emergency workers were actively involved in the rescue operation. The Mash Telegram channel shared video footage showing the wrecked cabin of the Kamaz truck beside the derailed train. TASS, citing unidentified sources in Russian law enforcement, reported that 20 people were injured in the collision.
Eyewitness Accounts
Videos shared on social media platforms like Telegram depicted the chaotic aftermath, with twisted carriages and passengers scrambling to safety. These accounts provide a harrowing glimpse into the severity of the accident and the immediate response from emergency services.
With inputs from Reuters
