Train collides with dump truck at Yelets crossing in Lipetsk region

In the Yelets district of Lipetsk region, a collision occurred on the railway line when a train struck a dump truck at the Yelets-Mayak highway junction. City information confirms the incident unfolded around 12:15 local time, and there were no reported casualties. Authorities say the event involved a Foton dump truck that had halted at the crossing due to a mechanical failure. The truck driver exited the vehicle to seek assistance in moving the truck off the rails, but there was not enough time. The freight train collided with the dump truck, resulting in the destruction of the truck cabin and damage to the locomotive on impact. Emergency responders arrived to secure the area and assess the situation, with investigators beginning a formal administrative probe to determine the circumstances and consequences of the incident. City officials emphasized that the investigation would clarify the facts and provide a full picture of what happened and what actions will follow. In the aftermath, railroad workers and police coordinated to manage traffic and ensure the safety of travelers in the vicinity while the wreckage was removed and the line inspected for any further hazards. Local residents were advised to monitor official updates as more information becomes available, and to stay away from the collision site to avoid interfering with investigation and recovery work. The incident adds to a series of recent rail safety reviews in the region, as authorities continue to scrutinize crossing protocols, equipment reliability, and response times to similar emergencies. In related reporting, a separate incident was noted previously in Dmitrov where a train driver managed to halt the locomotive mere centimeters from a truck stalled at a crossing, reflecting ongoing concerns about near-miss scenarios and the importance of quick, coordinated action by drivers, rail crews, and emergency teams.