Video: 2 Separate Bridge Collapses in Russia Leave 7 Killed & Dozens Injured

On Saturday, two bridges collapsed in Russian regions bordering Ukraine. At least 7 people were killed, and dozens were injured in the incident. 

A car bridge collapse in Russia’s Bryansk region derailed a train, killing 7 and injuring 35.

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In Bryansk, a road bridge collapsed, causing the fall of several heavy trucks on a moving passenger train, according to authorities.

Near the city of Zhelesnogorsk, Kursk region, in Russia this rail bridge was destroyed when a cargo train was passing over.

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Emergency services said at least seven people were killed. At least 47 people were transported to hospital, including one child, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said.

Moscow Railway said on Telegram that the bridge came down as a result of "illegal interference".

After a few hours, a second bridge collapsed in the Zheleznogorsk district, derailing a locomotive train, acting governor Alexander Khinshtein said.

A train has derailed while going over a bridge in Russia's Bryansk region. pic.twitter.com/ys9YPKThwj

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The train caught fire, and a driver suffered injuries to his legs, Khinshtein said.

Khinshtein said on Telegram, "The cause of the bridge collapse will be established. All emergency services are working on the scene. I am keeping the situation under control."