The Bryansk region experienced a catastrophic bridge collapse that killed at least seven individuals and injured 30 more, including children. Investigations are underway as emergency services work to assist victims.
Tragic Bridge Collapse in Bryansk Claims Lives and Injures Many
Tragic Bridge Collapse in Bryansk Claims Lives and Injures Many
A devastating bridge collapse in Bryansk, Russia, has resulted in at least seven fatalities and numerous injuries as heavy trucks fell onto a moving passenger train.
At least seven individuals have lost their lives following the catastrophic collapse of a highway bridge in Bryansk, a region near the Ukraine border, as reported by Russian emergency services. The disaster occurred when several heavy trucks fell onto a passenger train that was in motion, leading to injuries for at least 30 people, including two children.
The Russian Emergencies Ministry confirmed that fire and rescue units are actively working to locate those who were aboard the train at the time of the incident. Local governor Alexander Bogomaz reported on Telegram about the seven fatalities, emphasizing that two people, one of whom is a child, are suffering from serious injuries. All injured individuals have been transported to medical facilities within the Bryansk region.
Moscow's interregional transport prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collapse. The Moscow Railway claimed the incident was due to "illegal interference in transport operations." Additional emergency personnel, rescue equipment, and lighting towers for nighttime operations have been dispatched to the area to assist in ongoing rescue efforts.
Photos circulating online depict twisted train carriages and passengers helping each other escape the wreckage amid the darkness. The tragedy unfolded approximately 100 kilometers (62 miles) from the Ukraine border, further complicating the response efforts in a tense region.
