Train Collides with Truck at Crossing in Krasnoyarsk Region
Theo Interfax
A passenger train collided with a truck at a grade crossing near Ingashskaya station in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region early Friday morning, injuring at least 10 people. Emergency crews responded quickly, and rail traffic has been suspended pending investigation.
At around 6:46 a.m. local time on May 1, 2026, a serious collision occurred between a passenger train and a truck at a grade crossing near Ingashskaya station in Russia's Krasnoyarsk region.
According to initial reports, the accident happened in dark conditions and was likely caused by the truck driver failing to stop before the train approached. Witnesses said the train was traveling at high speed when it hit the truck, producing a loud noise and causing severe damage to both vehicles.
Emergency and medical teams arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. While no official casualty figures have been released, preliminary estimates indicate at least 10 people were injured, most of them train passengers. The injured were taken to the nearest hospital for medical care.
Rail traffic on the affected line has been temporarily suspended while authorities investigate the cause of the accident. The Russian Federal Railway Agency said it will issue a detailed statement after completing its verification process.
