A devastating train accident occurred in Russia’s Volgograd region on July 29, 2024, when a passenger train collided with a KamAZ truck at a railroad crossing. The train, traveling from Kazan to Adler with over 800 passengers on board, derailed after the collision, resulting in numerous injuries.According to the latest reports from Russian Railways, approximately 140 people were injured in the incident. Of these, 16 individuals, including 13 adult passengers, one child, and two conductors, required hospitalization. Most of the injuries were reported to be minor, such as cuts and bruises.The accident occurred around 12:35 local time on the Gremyachaya-Kotelnikovo section of the railway. Eyewitnesses report that the truck driver attempted to cross the tracks despite warning signals, leading to the collision. The impact was so severe that the truck’s cabin was torn off and thrown onto the railway embankment.In response to the accident, Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the breach of safety regulations. Over 300 rescue workers, including teams with rescue helicopters, were dispatched to the scene. The Russian Railways has also set up a hotline (8-800-775-00-00, press 2) for those affected by the incident.This accident has led to the suspension of train services on the affected route, with some passengers being relocated to a temporary accommodation center in Kotelnikovo. The full extent of the damage and the long-term impact on rail services in the region are still being assessed.
Key points
- A passenger train collided with a KamAZ truck in Russia’s Volgograd region, resulting in approximately 140 injuries.
- The collision caused eight train cars to derail, disrupting rail services in the area.
- Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the incident.
- Emergency services, including over 300 rescue workers and helicopters, were deployed to the scene.
Contradictions👾Initial reports of the number of injured varied widely, with early estimates ranging from 20 to 100, while later reports settled on approximately 140.
👾There were conflicting reports about fatalities, with some sources mentioning at least two deaths, while others did not report any fatalities.
