Tragic Collision: Bus and Train Accident in Russia's Leningrad Region

A tragic incident unfolded in Russia's Leningrad region when a bus collided with a freight train, resulting in one fatality and 11 injuries, according to the regional railway administration.

The accident occurred as the bus crossed the railway in front of the oncoming train, leaving the train driver unable to avoid the collision despite activating emergency brakes immediately.

While the railway authorities described the vehicle as a regular service bus, the local prosecutor's office, cited by Russian state news agency RIA, claimed it was a tourist bus. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is underway.