Seven carriages of a passenger train carrying around 412 to 415 people derailed in Russia’s western Ulyanovsk region on Friday morning, injuring at least 24 people, including four children. No fatalities have been reported.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:26 a.m. Moscow time near Bryandino station in the Cherdaklinsky District. The train, No. 302, was travelling from Chelyabinsk in the Urals to Moscow.
According to regional authorities, emergency services quickly organised the evacuation of all passengers. First aid was provided on site, and temporary shelters were set up in Ulyanovsk. Passengers were later transferred to another train or transported to Ulyanovsk station for further assistance.
Over 100 rescue personnel and multiple recovery trains were deployed to the scene.
The exact number of injured rose from an initial report of seven — including one child — as more assessments were completed. Some officials, including Chelyabinsk Governor Alexei Teksler, confirmed at least 22 to 24 injured, with reports of fractures among the victims.
Ulyanovsk Governor Alexei Russkikh visited the site and oversaw response efforts.
It remains unclear what caused the derailment. One theory under investigation is a broken rail or poor track conditions. Russian authorities have launched a criminal probe into possible violations of rail safety rules. No evidence of sabotage has been reported.
Russian Railways said traffic on the affected section was temporarily suspended while recovery work continues.
Photos and video from the scene showed several carriages lying on their side, with emergency teams working at the site.
This is a developing story. Further updates on the cause and any additional injuries are expected as the investigation progresses.
