Rail accident in Russia (symbolic picture)
Russian Train Accident: A terrible railway accident has happened in Komi, Russia. 9 coaches of a passenger train derailed here. More than 70 people are reported to be injured in the accident. The condition of seven of the injured is said to be critical. At present, no death has been confirmed in the accident. The passenger train was going from Vorkuta in north-eastern Komi to the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. The distance between the two places is 5 thousand kilometers.
Rail traffic suspended
The name of the train that met with the accident is Train 511. According to railway officials, the accident occurred near the city of Inta at around 6:12 pm (local time) on Wednesday evening. Russian Railways said on Telegram that emergency services have been dispatched to the scene. Measures are being taken to assist passengers. Information about the victims is being collected. Rail traffic on this route has been suspended.
There were 232 passengers on the train
The train had a total of 14 carriages carrying 232 passengers. According to Russian Railways, the recent heavy rainfall may have been the reason behind the derailment. Railways have also set up a task force to investigate the derailment incident. 2 recovery trains have been sent to the site.
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