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To spread: In the Smolensk region, a freight train and a large car collided on a...

Accident in the Smolensk region of the Russian Federation: 18 wagons with gasoline came from the rail - Roszma (video)

To spread: In the Smolensk region, a freight train and a large car collided on a railway crossing, resulting in a locomotive and 18 wagons with gasoline. The event was injured by the driver and his assistant, who were subsequently provided medical care, and the trains on the site were temporarily suspended. According to the Russian Media Astra, with reference to the information of the Moscow railway, the incident happened today at 7:26 between Rudnya and Golinka stations.

The truck driver went to move before the train approached. The driver used emergency braking, but could not avoid collision. As a result of the rail crash, the locomotive and 18 wagons loaded with gasoline came down, which led to the fire. The members of the locomotive brigade - the driver and his assistant, were injured, they were hospitalized with moderate injuries.

In addition, according to the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, firefighters are operating in the area of ​​Ryzhikovo station at the scene to eliminate the consequences of an accident. The fire engulfed six wagons with combustible materials. More than 40 rescuers and 10 vehicles were involved in extinguishing, and fire and restorative trains were left. The trains on the affected area are currently stopped, and further information is being clarified.

We will remind, on the night of September 26 the drones impressed the poster refinery in the Krasnodar region of the Russian Federation, which caused a strong fire at about 2 am Kyiv time. The plant is one of the largest in the south of Russia with an annual processing of 6. 25 million tons of oil. Earlier, Focus reported that Russian officials had declared an alleged attack of Ukrainian drone on Kursk NPP-2 in Kurchatov, Kursk region.