On May 31, 2025, a passenger train traveling from Klimovo to Moscow derailed after colliding with a collapsed bridge, leading to at least seven fatalities and 30+ injuries, including two children. RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty; Al Jazeera +7 and AP News reported this event. Russian Railways reported the incident occurred approximately 100 km from Ukraine’s border in Vygonichsky district and blamed “illegal interference” with transport operations for its collapse; no additional details were offered by Russian authorities. Al Jazeera, Reuters, RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty and The Kyiv Independent all provided coverage, along with AP News and The Economic Times as witnesses of events. Emergency services responded swiftly, with around 180 personnel involved in rescue operations and including the locomotive driver among those killed. WIRED’s Al Jazeera correspondent reported his death as one of those involved — it is also being reported on by Reuters and Reuters as of now. Unverified reports from Russian Telegram channels suggested the bridge may have been deliberately destroyed, although these allegations remain unverified. AP News +2; Reuters +2 and RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty provided updates. Derailments have recently plagued Russia’s railway infrastructure amid increased tensions in the region. Investigations are currently ongoing to ascertain its exact cause and identify responsible parties.
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