There were fears that the death toll could rise as rescuers searched the train cars after the deadly accident, which took place about 340 miles southeast of Tehran.
Tag: Railroad Accidents and Safety
At Least 4 Dead After Train Derails in Germany
Rescue crews from Austria were helping on the scene in southern Germany, where more than a dozen people were taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
A Safe Route No More: Nigerians Mourn Victims of Deadly Train Attack
An attack by gunmen on a popular train route connecting Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, to a regional hub in the north, has left many with a growing feeling of insecurity.
Gunmen Attack Train Near Nigerian Capital, Killing Some Riders
The attackers used explosives to blow up the rail track before opening fire on the train in the latest in a series of train assaults.
Crashed Pilot Is Pulled to Safety Seconds Before Train Plows Through
Los Angeles police officers pulled the pilot of a small plane away from the tracks moments before a train smashed into it at high speed.
Your Tuesday Briefing
The U.S. accused China of hacking Microsoft.
Train Crash in Pakistan Kills Dozens
Most of the passengers on an express train were asleep when it derailed and its cars fell across the track into the path of another.
Train Collision in Malaysia Injures Over 200 People
A light rail train carrying passengers in Kuala Lumpur collided in a tunnel with an empty train on a test run. Officials promised a full investigation.
Mexico City’s Mayor Caught in Political Fallout After Train Crash
Mexico City’s mayor and one of her predecessors, both of whom are eyeing the nation’s highest office, were the subject of public anger after the train crash.
Mexico City’s Metro Is Plagued by Problems
Once a source of national pride, the city’s subway system has become an emblem of urban decay.