Train Tragedy in Southern Russia: Truck Collision Injures 140

A train with 800 passengers collided with a truck at a level crossing in southern Russia, injuring 140 people and derailing eight carriages. Emergency workers are on-site, and the truck driver is critically injured. The incident occurred near Kotelnikovo station, with hospitalizations reported.

A major train accident occurred in southern Russia on Monday, resulting in 140 injuries after a train carrying 800 passengers collided with a truck at a level crossing, Russian Railways announced.

The train, en route from Kazan in Tatarstan to Adler on the Black Sea, tried to brake upon encountering the Kamaz truck, which had entered the crossing despite alarms. The collision occurred near Kotelnikovo station in Volgograd region.

Russian Railways reported that 15 of the injured, including three children, were hospitalized. The truck driver remains in critical condition. Emergency services continue to assist, with nine carriages derailed.