Russian train derails after bomb blast, terrorism suspected

The Neva Express passenger train heading to St. Petersburg from Moscow derails at 21:43 MSK (17:43 GMT) on August 13, 2007 after a bomb explosion near the railway station Malaya Vishera. At least 60 people have been injured, some taken to hospital, no one reported to be killed.

The bomb made a shell-hole about 1.5 metres in diameter, officials say. 800 meters of railway track and it’s overhead contact system damaged. Bomb was planted under the bridge.

A criminal prosecution established by Russian officials for the case of terrorism.

The railway traffic was blocked in both directions. It’s expected to be restored at 15:30, August 14, 2007.

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