A Train Carrying Fuel Derailed In Russia

• 26.10.2026, 8:20

Twenty cars of a freight train derailed—seven tank cars caught fire.

In Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region, on the night of October 26, 20 cars of a freight train derailed, and seven tank cars caught fire. The accident occurred on the Makartsevo–Sedelnikovo section of the Reshety–Aramil stretch of the Sverdlovsk Railway. This was reported by Exilenova+.

According to the regional office of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, rescuers uncoupled the burning cars, and began moving another 54 cars showing no signs of fire to a safe distance. A total of 106 people and 31 pieces of equipment, including 58 EMERCOM employees, were deployed to handle the aftermath. Firefighters and recovery trains were also dispatched to the scene.

According to the Sverdlovsk Railway and the Transport Investigation Department, there were no casualties. Traffic on the section was temporarily suspended due to damage to the clearance gauge of the adjacent track. Passenger trains do not run there, as the section is not intended for passenger service.

The causes of the derailment are being determined, and investigators are conducting an inquiry. Meanwhile, Russian Telegram channels are discussing possible explanations for the incident, including sabotage and negligence. Claims of a possible Ukrainian connection have not been officially confirmed.