The Bryansk transport prosecutor’s office has opened a formal inquiry into the derailment involving freight cars after an explosion disrupted the railway line in the Bryansk region. Information was shared by the Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor’s Office via a Telegram channel, providing an initial report on the incident. [Attribution: Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor’s Office]
Initial findings from the department indicate that on May 2 at 8 p.m., an explosion of an unidentified substance occurred on the railway corridor between the Snezhetskaya and Belaya Berega stations. The investigation is continuing to determine the exact nature of the substance and the cause of the blast. [Attribution: Bryansk Transport Prosecutor’s Office]
At the scene, investigative and operational teams, together with emergency responders, are working under the direction of the Bryansk transport prosecutor Konstantin Tolmachev to secure the area, assess damage, and coordinate recovery efforts. [Attribution: Bryansk Transport Prosecutor’s Office]
Earlier, the Russian Railways press service reported that a derailed freight train impacted the sector from Snezhetskaya to White Coast, with about 20 wagons leaving the tracks after unauthorized interference. Rescue operations and containment measures are ongoing to prevent further danger and restore services. [Attribution: Russian Railways]
Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the Bryansk region, confirmed the presence of an unidentified explosive device near the Snezhetskaya railway station. He stated that there were no reported injuries as a result of the incident, and emphasized ongoing security checks and investigations to determine involvement and intent. [Attribution: Bryansk regional government]