Gas tanks caught fire on the Sverdlovsk railway - train traffic stopped
On the section of the Sverdlovsk railway between stations Border and Shamans flashed gas tanks. Due to the incident, train traffic on the stretch completely stopped.
The railway's press service said that other trains in this direction were stopped or diverted.
Service response
The following were sent to the fire scene two fire trains and operational services. They are working to localise the fire and assess the risks. According to preliminary data, there is no threat to the nearest settlements, but the situation remains dangerous due to the gas cargo.
The cause of the fire has not yet been identified. An initial inspection has been launched.
Context.
The Sverdlovsk railway is an important transport artery in the region. A fire could cause delays in both freight and passenger traffic. The timeframe for resuming traffic will depend on how quickly the fire is extinguished.
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