Yunnan: A test train crashed into a group of railway workers in southwestern China’s Yunnan province early Thursday (local time), killing 11 people and injuring two others, state media reported.
The accident occurred when Test Train No. 55537, being used to check seismic equipment, collided with construction workers who had entered the track on a curve at Luoyangzhen Station in Kunming, the provincial capital.
State broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) said railway and local authorities immediately launched an emergency response, deploying rescue teams and initiating relief operations. Station activities were restored within hours, and the injured were taken to hospital for treatment.
In a social media post, Kunming’s railway authority expressed condolences to the victims and their families, noting that the cause of the accident is under investigation. Authorities confirmed that those responsible will be held accountable under relevant laws and regulations.
CCTV reported that both the local railway bureau and the Kunming city government activated emergency protocols immediately after the crash. Rescue teams were deployed swiftly, and station operations were restored by midday.
Officials stated that the injured workers are undergoing medical care, and services at the station have returned to normal. A formal inquiry is underway to determine the exact cause and sequence of events leading to the fatal collision.
Further details are awaited.
With IANS inputs