Freight Train Derails in Russia's Arkhangelsk Region After Railway Bridge Collapses
A railway bridge over the Viled River in Russia's northwestern Arkhangelsk region partly collapsed, causing a freight train to derail. No one was hurt, but at least eight long-distance passenger trains were stranded.
A freight train derailed in the Arkhangelsk region of northwestern Russia on Tuesday, November 10, after a railway bridge collapsed, according to state operator Russian Railways and local officials. The accident disrupted passenger services on the affected line, which carries long-distance trains between major cities, including Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Regional Governor Alexander Tsybulsky said the incident occurred at about 5:10 a.m. Moscow time. According to him, part of the railway bridge over the Viled River gave way, and several freight cars left the rails as a result. He said officials were coordinating the emergency response. Nobody was injured.
Passenger trains stranded
At least eight long-distance passenger trains were left stuck following the derailment. Russian Railways said it had sent buses to the site to carry passengers on to their destinations. Repair crews were also dispatched to the bridge, but the company did not say how long the affected section of track would remain out of service.
Tsybulsky added that law enforcement authorities are investigating the cause of the bridge collapse. The source gives no further details on possible reasons.
