At least one dead, dozens injured in Russia tram collision
A collision between two trams in Kemerovo, Russia, has resulted in one fatality and left 67 people injured, including five children. The accident occurred around 7:30 a.m. local time when one tram experienced a brake failure while descending a hill, leading it to collide with another tram that was stopped to take on passengers. The incident occurred on a bridge in the southwestern Siberian city, which is a major coal mining region known as Kuzbass.
Among the injured, three people are in serious condition, with one undergoing surgery and two in intensive care. The Russian Investigative Committee has initiated a criminal investigation into charges of providing services that do not meet safety standards. The city's electric transport company reported no fire or additional fatalities following the collision. The new tram involved in the incident was part of a test run for a fleet that will eventually be driverless, and the accident has raised concerns about the safety of these AI-equipped vehicles.
