At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses on to train

Published: 6/1/2025
At least seven dead after Russian bridge collapses on to train
A highway bridge collapsed onto railway tracks close to Russia's Ukraine border, resulting in at least seven deaths and 31 injuries. The incident occurred in Bryansk, with heavy trucks falling onto a moving passenger train. An investigation has been launched into the cause of the collapse, with rescue efforts ongoing to locate passengers on the train. Moscow Railway suggested the collapse was due to "illegal interference in transport operations."