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At least seven dead after two Russian bridges collapse

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Moscow Interregional Transport Prosecutor's Office Moscow officials shared an image appearing to show the collapse, which has not been verified by the BBC

Two bridges have collapsed overnight in separate incidents in Russian regions bordering Ukraine, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more. A road bridge came down in Bryansk, bringing several heavy trucks on to a moving passenger train late on Saturday, the regional governor said. Emergency services said at least seven people were killed. At least 47 people were taken to hospital, including one child, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said. Moscow Railway alleged on Telegram that the bridge came down as a result of "illegal interference". Hours later a second bridge collapsed in the Zheleznogorsk district, derailing a locomotive train, acting governor Alexander Khinshtein said.

The train caught fire and a driver suffered injuries to his legs, Khinshtein said. Khinshtein wrote on Telegram: "The cause of the bridge collapse will be established. All emergency services are working on the scene. I am keeping the situation under control." It is unclear whether the two collapses in the neighbouring regions are related and Ukraine is yet to comment.

Telegram / Alexander Khinshtei Acting local governor Alexander Khinshtein shared an image on Telegram which showed the damaged bridge and the freight locomotive