A tragic incident occurred in Russia: the collapse of a bridge on the railway line in the Bryansk region has led to a large-scale human and transportation crisis
According to preliminary data, during movement, the structure likely collapsed while a passenger train was passing, resulting in numerous injured and dead, reports local and Russian media, citing sources on social networks. The incident took place shortly after midnight on June 1 in the Vyginetsky district of Bryansk region. According to sources monitoring events in Russia, at the time of the catastrophe, a train traveling from Klimovo to Moscow was likely passing when the bridge unexpectedly collapsed. Social media sources report that at least 44 people have been injured. Most of them are passengers of this train, according to a report by the Telegram channel Baza. By late night and early morning, media outlets reported that most of the injured are in serious condition. Medical personnel who arrived at the scene documented numerous injuries, including fractures, internal damage, and severe limb fractures. Reports indicate that among the injured are both children and adults, highlighting the scale of the tragedy. According to the governor of Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, the incident happened in the Vyginetsky district. He confirmed that the accident was due to the collapse of the bridge, and sources are now reporting casualties. Subsequently, information channels and Russian public pages began talking about at least four deaths at the scene. The details of the incident are still under investigation, but one of the suspected causes widely discussed on social networks is sabotage work that could have caused the structure's destruction. Russian users are actively discussing this tragedy, expressing condolences to the families of the victims and trying to clarify the motives and circumstances of the event. At the same time, official agencies are refraining from detailed comments, awaiting the completion of investigations and technical examinations. The local administration has already announced the start of an investigation to establish the true causes of the collapse and prevent similar tragic incidents in the future. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of high safety standards for railway infrastructure and increased attention to the condition of bridge structures in Russia. The investigation is ongoing, and local authorities urge residents to remain calm and cautious, as any assumptions regarding the causes of the tragedy have yet to be officially confirmed.