In the Unechsky district of the Bryansk region, a freight train locomotive derailed as a result of the explosion of the railway tracks. This was announced by the head of the region Alexander Bogomaz.
According to him, there were no casualties. Traffic on the section of the Bryansk-Unecha railway has been suspended, operational services are working there.
Baza writes that a train with 60 cars has derailed, 7-8 of them lie on their side. Russian Railways confirms the derailment of a locomotive and 7 wagons. The train was carrying oil products and lumber. Beware the News reports that locals have heard a «loud bang» in the area.