Tragic Train Collision in Russia: Two Dead, Hundreds Injured

A passenger train crash in southern Russia has left at least two people dead and up to 100 injured. The incident occurred when the train, carrying over 800 passengers, collided with a Kamaz truck, derailing eight carriages near the Kotelnikovo station in Volgograd region.

MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) - A tragic collision between a passenger train and a Kamaz truck has resulted in at least two fatalities and up to 100 injuries, according to Russian media sources. The train, carrying over 800 passengers, derailed eight carriages in the Volgograd region.

The accident occurred near the Kotelnikovo station, about 1,200 km south of Moscow. The emergencies ministry reported that paramedics and emergency workers are on the scene, with 324 personnel involved in the rescue operation. Emergency helicopters have also been deployed.

Interfax news agency confirmed the number of injured could be as high as 100. Unverified videos on Telegram show twisted carriages and people climbing out from the wreckage. TASS cited law enforcement sources stating that the collision with the Kamaz truck caused 20 injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)