Thu Nov 27 06:42:55 UTC 2025: Summary:
A train testing earthquake detection equipment struck railway workers in Luoyang Town, Kunming, China, on November 27, 2025, resulting in 11 fatalities and 2 injuries. The accident, which occurred on a curved section of track, is under investigation. The incident is the deadliest rail accident in China in over a decade.
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Deadly Rail Accident in China Kills 11
Kunming, China – November 27, 2025 – Eleven railway workers were killed and two injured Thursday after being struck by a train in Kunming, a city in southwestern China. The accident occurred at the Luoyang Town railway station, while the train was testing earthquake detection equipment.
According to officials, the train hit the workers on a curved section of track. The station has resumed normal operations, and an investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
This incident marks the deadliest rail accident in China in more than a decade, raising concerns about safety on the country’s extensive rail network. China’s rail network is the world’s largest, spanning more than 160,000 km (100,000 miles). The network has faced increased scrutiny after previous high-profile accidents, including a 2011 crash that resulted in 40 deaths and 200 injuries.
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