Train derailment in Iran kills ten people

• A derailment occurred on the track that connects Tabas to Yazd’s central city.
• The train collided with an excavator near the railway, as per initial accounts.
• At least 16 individuals were critically injured, with several sent to nearby hospitals.

A passenger train partially derailed in eastern Iran early Wednesday, killing at least ten people and wounding 50 others, some gravely, authorities reported.

The number of fatalities could climb, according to the article, while initial facts about the accident involving a train carrying 350 passengers were unclear.

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Tabas is located around 550 kilometres (340 miles) southeast of Tehran, Iran’s capital.

Ambulances and helicopters had arrived with rescue crews in the remote location, where communication was limited.

Officials reported at least 16 individuals were critically injured, with several being sent to nearby hospitals.

A derailment occurred on the track that connects Tabas to Yazd’s central city. A derailment occurred 50 kilometres (30 miles) outside of Tabas.

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The crash is being investigated, according to the source. The train collided with an excavator near the railway, as per initial accounts, however it was unclear why an excavator would be near the train track at night.

One official said that it could have been part of a repair effort.