Russian Train-Bus Collision Kills One, Injures 16

A collision between a freight train and a tourist bus transporting religious pilgrims to the Alexander Svirsky Monastery occurred near St. Petersburg, Russia, resulting in at least one death and injuries to between 11 and 16 people, several of whom are in critical condition. The bus entered a railway crossing while warning signals were active, and the train driver was unable to stop in time. Two children on the bus were reported uninjured. Russian authorities have launched an investigation into possible violations of traffic safety regulations. The incident is part of a series of recent railway crossing accidents in Russia, raising concerns about safety at such crossings. Separately, a fatal train collision also occurred at a private farm crossing in Kenosha County, Wisconsin.