Train-Bus Collision Kills 40 in Ukraine

Ukrainian rescue workers and policemen inspect the scene where a train and a bus collided in the industrial region of Dnipropetrovsk. Photo by EPA/BGNES

At least 40 people have been killed and 10 injured in a collision between a train and a small bus in eastern Ukraine, BBC reports Tuesday, citing local officials.

The incident happened near the town of Marhanets, south of the main regional city of Dnipropetrovsk.

The inter-city passenger bus attempted to cross the track, ignoring the warning of an approaching train. The train dragged the bus for 30 meters, according to reports.

Some of the injured are critical and the death toll is expected to rise.

President Viktor Yanukovich expressed condolences to the relatives of the victims and announced a committee led by Deputy Prime Minister Andriy Kluyev would investigate and assist the families affected.

Wednesday was declared a national day of mourning in the Ukraine.

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