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Tula Tram Derailment Death Toll Rises to Five

Investigators have opened a case over alleged safety failures following the crash.

Overview

  • Regional health authorities reported at 09:00 on November 1 that a hospitalized patient died, raising the toll to five.
  • Ten victims remain in care, with four described as stably severe and six in moderate condition.
  • The incident occurred Friday on Proletarsky Bridge when a derailed tram struck two route taxis and two cars, injuring about 20 people.
  • The Investigative Committee launched a criminal case alleging the provision of unsafe services that led to multiple deaths.
  • Officials said no children are among those killed or injured.