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Home > Current Affairs News > Ground shift in Elazığ causes freight train to derail

Ground shift in Elazığ causes freight train to derail

In the Maden district of Elazığ, 3 wagons of a freight train carrying copper ore derailed due to a ground shift. While there were no casualties or injuries in the accident, material damage occurred in the area. The railway line has been closed to traffic.

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Published: 22.05.2025 16:06 Updated: 22.05.2025 16:06
Ground shift in Elazığ causes freight train to derail

The incident occurred in the Ziyartepe area of the Maden district. According to the information obtained, a ground shift occurred during the passage of a freight train carrying copper ore, which was traveling from Karabük to Mazıdağı. Following the ground shift, 3 wagons derailed.

While there were no injuries in the accident, material damage occurred. It was reported that the Maden-Ergani line has been closed to train traffic and that TCDD's maintenance, repair, and assistance team has begun work at the scene.



News Source: İHA

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