7 Dead, 30 Injured After Train Derails Due to Bridge Collapse in Russia’s Bryansk Region

At least seven people were killed and 30 others injured late Saturday when a passenger train derailed after a railway bridge collapsed in Russia’s western Bryansk region, close to the Ukrainian border. The derailment occurred in the Vygonichskyi district as the train was en route from Moscow to Klimov, authorities confirmed.

Regional Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Telegram that the collapse was a result of “illegal interference in transport operations,” though no further details were provided. The Russian Emergency Ministry has deployed multiple rescue teams to the site, located near a major federal highway.

Among the deceased is the train’s driver, according to state media outlets RIA and TASS. One child is reported to be in serious condition.

While official sources have stopped short of naming the cause, independent Russian Telegram channels Baza and SHOT have claimed the bridge may have been deliberately sabotaged—possibly blown up. These claims remain unverified, and there has been no official comment from Ukrainian authorities.

Graphic images shared by the Russian government show train coaches mangled and strewn across the site, with large chunks of the bridge collapsed onto the tracks. Some videos circulating online appear to show vehicles narrowly escaping just moments before the structure gave way.

The accident adds to growing concerns over transport infrastructure security in Russia’s western regions, which have been repeatedly targeted since the start of its full-scale war with Ukraine over three years ago. Bryansk, in particular, has seen multiple drone strikes and sabotage attempts in recent months.

U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed calls for peace negotiations, urging Moscow and Kyiv to return to the table. Russian officials have expressed willingness to host a second round of talks in Istanbul next week.

Authorities have not ruled out further threats in the region. The Russian Railways has suspended operations along the affected route pending an investigation. Emergency officials continue to assess the damage and have launched a probe into the cause of the incident.