The bridge collapse has resulted in not only fatalities but also injuries for 30 others, prompting emergency responses and investigations.
Bridge Collapse Near Ukraine Border Claims Lives of Seven
Bridge Collapse Near Ukraine Border Claims Lives of Seven
A tragic incident in Bryansk has led to the deaths of at least seven individuals after a highway bridge fell onto a train.
The Bryansk region witnessed a catastrophic bridge failure when heavy trucks fell onto a moving passenger train, claiming seven lives and injuring about 30 others. This tragic event, confirmed by Russian emergency services, has sent rescue units rushing to the scene to search for additional victims. Local authorities reported that the bridge collapse occurred due to possible illegal interference with transport operations as stated by Moscow Railway on their Telegram channel.
Among the injured are two children, and local governor Alexander Bogomaz divulged that several victims are in serious condition and have been transported to medical facilities within the region. Photographic evidence from social media depicts chaotic scenes, with passengers helping each other escape the wreckage amid the night. An investigation has been launched by Moscow's interregional transport prosecutor's office to examine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
In response to the disaster, the Russian Emergencies Ministry has dispatched additional emergency crews and rescue equipment to help with operations, as the search continues for those who may still be trapped. The bridge collapse occurred approximately 100 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, intensifying the urgency of the rescue efforts.
Among the injured are two children, and local governor Alexander Bogomaz divulged that several victims are in serious condition and have been transported to medical facilities within the region. Photographic evidence from social media depicts chaotic scenes, with passengers helping each other escape the wreckage amid the night. An investigation has been launched by Moscow's interregional transport prosecutor's office to examine the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.
In response to the disaster, the Russian Emergencies Ministry has dispatched additional emergency crews and rescue equipment to help with operations, as the search continues for those who may still be trapped. The bridge collapse occurred approximately 100 kilometers from the border with Ukraine, intensifying the urgency of the rescue efforts.
