20 freight train cars derail in Russia’s Sverdlovsk region, 7 tank cars catch fire
- Cause of derailment in Sverdlovsk region remains unknown as authorities investigate incident involving train
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- Cause of derailment in Sverdlovsk region remains unknown as authorities investigate incident involving train
By Elena Teslova
MOSCOW (AA) - Twenty freight train cars derailed in Russia's Sverdlovsk region in the Urals on Monday, with seven tank cars catching fire, regional authorities said.
The train derailed at 1.30 am local time (2030GMT) on the Makartsevo-Sedelnikovo section of the railway, according to the Sverdlovsk branch of Russian Railways.
The railway operator said the derailment disrupted the track gauge on an adjacent line, adding that no passenger trains operate on that section.
The regional branch of Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry later said the fire had been contained over an area of 1,500 square meters (about 16,100 square feet).
No injuries were reported, while train traffic on the affected section has been suspended.
A recovery train was deployed to tow 54 undamaged cars to a safe distance, according to the authorities.
Russia's Investigative Committee said investigators and forensic experts had been dispatched to the scene to establish the circumstances of the derailment.
The Sverdlovsk transport prosecutor also visited the site as authorities continued investigating the cause of the incident.
A total of 106 personnel and 31 pieces of equipment were deployed in the emergency response, including 58 personnel and 20 units from the Emergency Situations Ministry, state news agency Tass reported.
The regional branch of consumer rights watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said it would monitor air quality near residential areas.
The train was reportedly carrying diesel fuel, although authorities have not officially confirmed the cargo.