Vereshchyovka train disaster
| Vereshchyovka train disaster | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | January 24, 1944 4:00 |
| Location | Vereshchyovka, Oryol Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Cause | Bridge collapse due to poor construction and design |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 600+ |
The Vereshchyovka train disaster was a railway accident that occurred near Vereshchyovka in Oryol Oblast, Soviet Union on 24 January 1944. Sources estimate that over 600 people died in the wreck, making it the deadliest train disaster in Soviet and Russian history.