The number of people injured as a result of the passenger train accident in Russia has increased, APA reports.
According to multiple media reports, at least 140 passengers sustained injuries.
The truck driver survived but is reported to have sustained injuries to his head and legs.
A criminal investigation into the incident has been launched.
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Up to 100 people were injured on Monday when a passenger train derailed in Russia's southern Volgograd region, APA reports citing Russian news agencies.
The Interfax news agency said that eight train cars had been derailed.
"Paramedics are on the scene," the emergency ministry said, adding that 324 emergency workers were involved.
Emergency helicopters were being scrambled to the scene near the Kotelnikovo station. The train was traveling from Kazan to Adler on the Black Sea.
An unverified video on Telegram showed at least four carriages derailed, some twisted, with people climbing out of one that was on its side beside the rails.
TASS cited unidentified sources in Russian law enforcement as saying that 20 people had been injured when the train collided with a Kamaz truck.
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