In a tragic accident early Thursday, a test train in China&rsquo;s Yunnan province struck a group of railway workers, leaving 11 dead and two injured. The incident occurred at Luoyangzhen Station in Kunming when the workers entered the track on a curve while the train, Test Train No. 55537, was checking seismic equipment.
Emergency teams were immediately deployed, and rescue operations began promptly. The injured workers were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while station activities resumed within hours.
Authorities have expressed condolences to the victims and their families and stated that a full investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the collision. Officials assured that those responsible will face legal accountability, and lessons will be learned to improve railway safety and prevent similar accidents in the future.
Operations at the station have returned to normal, but officials continue to monitor the situation closely as the investigation progresses. [Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed.]

11 Killed as Test Train Hits Workers in Yunnan

A test train collision in Yunnan kills 11, injures 2; rescue operations underway

11 Killed as Test Train Hits Workers in Yunnan

A test train collision in Yunnan kills 11, injures 2; rescue operations underway

November 27, 2025 | 13:48 IST