29 Jan 2022 | 08:20 AM UTC
Iran: Train derailment in Varamin, Jan. 29
Train collides with a vehicle and derails in Varamin, Iran, Jan. 29. Several casualties were reported.
Event
A cargo train collided with a vehicle in Varamin, Tehran Province, early Jan. 29. The train derailed. The incident left at least one person dead and several others injured.
Emergency services will likely remain in the area in the coming hours. Disruptions to cargo and possibly passenger train travel may occur.
Advice
Heed the instructions of officials in the area. Reconfirm the status of rail service if operating in or through the area.