A goods train carrying fuel derailed in the Bryansk region

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13:32, 01.05.2023

Witnesses say there was an explosion before the train derailed.



This was reported by Russian propaganda media and local authorities.

According to preliminary information, a train carrying fuel derailed in the Bryansk region. An explosion was heard before it happened.

Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogmaz said:

An unidentified explosive device went off in Unecha district at 136 km of the Bryansk-Unecha railway track, resulting in the derailment of a freight train locomotive. No injuries were reported.

So far, trains have been stopped on this section of the road. Operational services are working at the scene.

7-8 cars are lying on their sides at the moment, there was a fire.

It is reported that the connection between Belarusian Gomel and Russia is disrupted due to this event.

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Artur Zayonts

Artur Zayonts specialises in news from the frontline. A historian by education, Arthur has always sought to bring depth and context to his journalistic work.