Freight train derails in Russia

Freight train derails in Russia

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In the Orenburg region of the Russian Federation, 6 freight cars with cement derailed during a maneuver.

This is reported by the Astra Telegram channel, Ukrinform reports.

It is noted that the accident occurred near the Zahidna railway station in Novotroitsk.

Three of the six cars overturned.

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Investigators are checking the causes of the incident.

As reported, nine cars of the Vorkuta-Novorossiysk passenger train derailed in the Russian Republic of Komi this week, injuring at least 70 people and killing three.

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