Railway Bridge Collapses in Northern Russia

A span of a railway bridge over the Viled River collapsed in Russia’s Arkhangelsk Region. The collapse was accompanied by the derailment of railway cars. No injuries have been reported.

“Traffic along the section has been suspended. Recovery trains have been dispatched to the scene,” the Northern Railway said.

Eight passenger trains have been delayed at the Solvychegodsk, Kotlas-Yuzhny and Viled stations. Passengers will be transported by bus.

The Northwestern Transport Prosecutor’s Office has launched an investigation into the incident.