A test train crashed into a group of railway workers in China's southwestern Yunnan province early on Thursday (local time), killing 11 people and injuring two others.
The incident occurred when Test Train No. 55537, which was being used to check seismic equipment, collided with construction workers who had entered the track on a curve at Luoyangzhen Station in Kunming, the provincial capital.
Railway and local authorities immediately launched an emergency response, deploying rescue teams and initiating relief operations. Station activities were restored within hours, and the injured workers were taken to the hospital.
In a social media post, Kunming's railway authority expressed condolences while stating that the cause of the accident was under investigation.
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The railway authorities said those responsible will be held accountable in accordance with laws and regulations. They said that they will draw lessons from the accident and make every effort to ensure the safety and stability of railway transportation.
Emergency protocols were activated by both the local railway bureau and the Kunming city government immediately after the crash.
Rescue teams were deployed swiftly, and station operations were restored by midday. The injured workers are undergoing treatment, while officials stated that services at the station have returned to normal.
Authorities added that a formal inquiry is underway to determine the exact cause and sequence of events that led to the fatal crash.
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