Five railway workers killed by late-night train while replacing track near Turin
Two people escaped unhurt after managing to avoid the train which was outside Brandizzo station at the time, on the line between Milan and Turin. The driver was treated for shock.
Thursday 31 August 2023 09:35, UK
Five railway workers have been killed by a train while replacing a section of track near Turin in Italy.
They were working outside Brandizzo station, on the line between Milan and Turin, when they were hit by a goods train.
Italian news agency ANSA quoted police as saying it was going about 100mph (160kmh).
Two workers managed to avoid the train during the incident, which happened around midnight on Wednesday.
The driver was treated for shock at the scene and was allowed to go home.
State railway Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI) said in a statement: "RFI expresses great sorrow... and offers its condolences and closeness to the families of the dead workers."
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