Bridge Collapses in Russia Kill Seven and Injure Dozens

Bridge collapses in two Russian regions near Ukraine left seven people dead and dozens injured, with rail traffic disrupted and investigations launched into the causes of each bridge failure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Emergency teams responded to a deadly bridge collapse in Russia’s Bryansk region on Saturday night, where a road bridge crashed onto railway tracks. A passenger train en route to Moscow derailed, killing seven and injuring 66, including children.

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Videos from the scene showed rescuers navigating mangled train cars and bystanders crying for help. Governor Alexander Bogomaz confirmed the casualties and described the situation as critical.

Second Bridge Incident in Kursk Derails Freight Train

Another bridge collapse occurred in the Kursk region just hours later. A freight train was derailed when a rail bridge failed above a roadway in the Zheleznogorsk district, sending parts of the locomotive crashing down.

Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported that one crew member sustained leg injuries, and the entire team received hospital care. Authorities deployed additional personnel to secure the site and begin damage assessments.

Bridge Collapses Spark Investigation Amid Security Concerns

Moscow Railways initially suggested “illegal interference” caused the bridge collapse in Bryansk, but later removed that claim. Prosecutors launched criminal investigations in both regions, though no official cause has been confirmed.

Ambulances waited at Moscow’s Kievsky station to transport the injured, and Russian Railways dispatched repair crews to restore service. Russia’s emergency ministry remains on site in Bryansk, coordinating rescue and recovery.

So far, Ukraine has not commented. But since the war began in 2022, sabotage attacks on rail infrastructure have increased. Russia relies heavily on its railway network to support military logistics near the Ukrainian border.

Both bridge incidents occurred just before reported peace talks in Istanbul, driven by a U.S.-led diplomatic push to end the conflict. The timing has raised further concerns about the security of critical transport routes.

Source: www.theaustralian.com.au

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