China runs one of the worldโs largest rail systems and has seen several deadly accidents in the past, though the number has fallen in recent years. In 2022, a train derailed in Guizhou province after hitting landslide debris near Rongjiang county, killing the conductor and injuring eight others.
As many as 11 persons were killed after being hit by a test train in Chinaโs Yunnan province. The incident took place on Thursday when the workers were inspecting the track. Two persons were injured in the mishap, who were taken to a hospital for treatment, ANI reported citing state-run Xinhua.
The incident occurred at Louyangzhen station during routine maintenance work, according to China Railway Kunming Group Co. Ltd. The train services at the station have now resumed but the cause of the incident is yet to be ascertained by investigators.
Rescue teams provide assistanceย
State news agency Xinhua reported that emergency crews were sent to the site soon after the crash. Railway authorities and local officials launched rescue operations and arranged immediate medical care for the injured.
China runs one of the worldโs largest rail systems and has seen several deadly accidents in the past, though the number has fallen in recent years. In 2022, a train derailed in Guizhou province after hitting landslide debris near Rongjiang county, killing the conductor and injuring eight others, according to Al Jazeera.
55 killed, 279 after fire engulfs high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong
As many as 55 persons were killed after a massive blaze engulfed high-rise residential towers in Hong Kong, PTI reported citing Chinese official media reports. The number of fatalities are likely to increase.
Three men have been taken into custody on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with the blaze, according to reports from the state-run Xinhua news agency citing the Hong Kong Police Force.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Chief Executive John Lee said that 279 individuals remain unaccounted for following what is now considered the cityโs most devastating fire. The South China Morning Post reported that at least 68 people have been hospitalised, including 16 who are in critical condition and 25 listed as serious.
Preliminary police findings indicate that the protective coverings on the buildings, such as safety nets, waterproof sheeting, and plastic wraps, may not have met fire-resistant requirements.