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Train plunges off bridge onto highway near Kursk, sparking fire and injuries

Train plunges off bridge onto highway near Kursk, sparking fire and injuries

Another bridge collapsed overnight in Russia. In Kursk region, part of a train fell onto a highway, according to the Telegram channel TASS.

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred overnight at the 48th kilometer of the Trosna-Kalynivka road in the Zheleznogorsk district, while a freight locomotive was in motion.

Part of the train fell onto the highway located beneath the bridge. A fire broke out at the scene, involving the diesel locomotive.

According to preliminary reports, one of the locomotive drivers sustained leg injuries — the entire crew was taken to the hospital and is currently under medical supervision.

The highway beneath the bridge has been closed, and traffic has been rerouted.

As a reminder, earlier today in Russia’s Bryansk region, a bridge collapsed onto a passenger train traveling the Moscow–Klymovo route. The train derailed as a result.

According to the latest reports, more than 40 people were injured, and seven were killed.