Passenger Train Derails in Russia's Komi Region, Injuring at Least 70: Russian Railways

Jun 26, 2024, 05:18 PM

A passenger train derailed in Russia's Komi region, located in the Northwestern Federal District, on Wednesday. Nine out of fourteen carriages went off the tracks, resulting in at least 70 injuries, with some passengers suffering serious conditions. Emergency services and medics are on the scene, treating passengers with bruises and cuts. Despite the severity of the incident, no fatalities have been reported. The derailment occurred near the city of Vorkuta, and the train was en route to Novorossiysk. Russian Railways confirmed that at least 8 people were injured.