Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Bridge Collapses Cause Deadly Train Derailments in Russia
In Russia, near the border with Ukraine, two bridges collapsed, causing trains to derail.
One collapse involved a passenger train, leading to seven deaths and several injuries.
The second collapse affected a freight train.
The Russian government is looking into these events to determine what caused the bridges to fall.
Investigations are underway in both regions.
A passenger train derailed in the Bryansk region of Russia due to a bridge collapse.
Seven fatalities and 30 hospitalizations resulted from the Bryansk incident.
A second bridge collapsed in the Kursk region, causing a freight train derailment.
Russian authorities are investigating the incidents.
The incidents occurred near the border with Ukraine.
- Who
- Russian authorities, including the Investigative Committee.
- What
- Bridge collapses causing train derailments.
- When
- June 1st, 2025.
- Where
- Bryansk and Kursk regions, Russia, bordering Ukraine.
- Why
- Under investigation; authorities cite 'illegal interference'.
- Location
- Bryansk and Kursk regions, Russia
- Fatalities
- 7
- Injured
- 30
- Trains Involved
- Passenger and Freight
- Investigation Status
- Under Investigation
Sources
3 killed, several injured after bridge collapse in Russia's Bryansk region
7 killed, 30 injured as passenger train derails after bridge collapse in western Russia
Bridge collapse causes train to derail in Russia; at least 7 people killed
Bridge collapses in Russia as freight train passes over it, 2nd case in 24 hours
Russia: Bridge collapse derails train near Ukraine border, 7 killed, dozens injured
Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say, 7 people were killed
Bridge collapses that killed 7 were ‘acts of terrorism’, say Russian authorities
Seven killed after bridges collapse onto train in Russian region near Ukraine border: What we know so far
