20 Railcars Derail In Russia's Sverdlovsk Region, Fuel Tank Cars Catch Fire, Media Report
The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time on Monday. The remaining 54 cars were uncoupled and towed to a safe distance.
The Sverdlovsk Railways stated that freight train traffic on that section of track has been suspended. Recovery and firefighting trains are working at the scene.
The regional headquarters of the Ministry of Emergency Situations stated that it is investigating the causes and circumstances of the incident. The Transport Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation is conducting an investigation.
Read also: President: Ukraine ready to halt strikes on oil refineries if Russia stops attacks on energy sectorAccording to the Telegram channel Astra, fuel tank cars caught fire after the train derailed. Local residents reported seeing flames, thick black smoke, and hearing explosions.
As reported by Ukrinform, six freight cars carrying cement derailed during a maneuve in the Orenburg region of the Russian Federation.
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