Train Cars Carrying Fuel Derail, Spark Fire in Sverdlovsk Region

08:16; 26 October 2026 year

### Train Derailment in Yekaterinburg: 20 Cars Derail, 7 Tankers Catch Fire Twenty train cars derailed on the section between Reshety and Sedelnikovo near Yekaterinburg, Russia, according to the regional Emergency Situations Ministry (MChS). Seven tanker cars caught fire following the accident. Emergency responders have uncoupled and towed 54 non-burning cars to a safe distance. The fire has been contained to an area of 1,500 square meters. The causes and circumstances of the incident are currently under investigation. A total of 106 personnel and 31 units of equipment are involved in the cleanup efforts.

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