11 freight train cars derailed in Kurgan region

11 freight train cars derailed at the Kargapolye station in the Kurgan region. This was announced on June 19 by the press service of the South Ural Railway.

"On the Kamensk-Uralsky—Kurgan section of the South Ural Railway, 11 empty freight train cars derailed," the Telegram channel says.

It is specified that as a result of this incident, there were no casualties or fatalities. In addition, train traffic on the Kamensk-Uralsky —Kurgan section has been temporarily suspended.

The causes and circumstances of the incident are currently being determined.

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