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Russian train smashes into truck, injuring 52

A train bring 800 passengers smashed into a truck at a level crossing in southern Russia on Monday, sending a minimum of eight carriages off the track and injuring 52 individuals, regional authorities stated.

Authorities in Volgograd region stated 21 individuals remained in medical facility after the crash, involving a train taking a trip from Kazan in main Russia to Adler on the Black Sea.

Previous reports had put the number of injured at about 140.

Russian Trains had actually earlier reported that the chauffeur of the train slammed on the brakes when he saw the Kamaz truck, whose chauffeur had actually broken traffic guidelines and went into the crossing regardless of alarms.

The train hit the truck at about 65 kph (40 mph) near Kotelnikovo station, about 1,200 km (750 miles) south of Moscow.

The chauffeur of the Kamaz, who was tossed about 15 metres (50. feet) by the effect, remained in a serious condition, stated the Mash. Telegram channel, which published video showing the battered. remains of the cabin of the truck and a man whom it stated was the. driver with blood on his face.

Video released by state news firm TASS showed carriages. hindered, a few of them twisted.

Russian Railways said more than 300 passengers had resumed. their journey aboard one train while another train had gotten here. in Volgograd area to take the rest.

(source: Reuters)