Headlines

Bridge collapses in Russia's Kursk region as freight train passes, regional governor says

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review

Posted on June 1, 2025

1 min read

· Last updated: January 23, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google
Bridge collapses in Russia's Kursk region as freight train passes, regional governor says
Global Banking & Finance Awards 2026 — Call for Entries

(Reuters) -A bridge collapsed in Russia's Kursk region while a freight train was passing over it, the acting governor of the Russian region bordering Ukraine said on the Telegram messaging app.

Bridge in Russia's Kursk Region Collapses Under Freight Train

(Reuters) -A bridge collapsed in Russia's Kursk region while a freight train was passing over it, the acting governor of the Russian region bordering Ukraine said on the Telegram messaging app.

Initial details said one of the locomotive drivers was injured, Alexander Khinshtein, the official in Russia's southern Kursk region, added.

(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Clarence Fernandez)

Key Takeaways

  • A bridge collapsed in Russia's Kursk region.
  • The collapse occurred as a freight train was passing.
  • One locomotive driver was injured.
  • The incident was reported on Telegram by the regional governor.
  • The Kursk region borders Ukraine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Kursk region?
A bridge collapsed in Russia's Kursk region while a freight train was passing over it.
Were there any injuries reported?
Yes, initial details indicated that one of the locomotive drivers was injured.
Who provided the information about the incident?
The information was shared by Alexander Khinshtein, the acting governor of the Kursk region.

Tags

Related Articles

More from Headlines

Explore more articles in the Headlines category