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Russia opens 'terrorism' inquiry over train derailment

2023-11-12 09:15:19       source:CGTN

November 12, 2023


Russian authorities said Saturday they had launched a "terrorism" probe after the derailment of a goods train southwest of Moscow.


An "improvised explosive device" caused the derailment of 19 of the train's wagons in the Riazan region on Saturday, the state investigation committee said in a social media announcement.


The derailment left one employee injured, the state-owned railway operator said, adding that it was due to "the intervention of unauthorised persons".


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