Confirmed: Dozens Killed in Russian Train Terror Attack
Posted by Jim Hoft on Saturday, November 28, 2009, 7:05 AM
Russian investigators have confirmed that the derailment of a passenger train which killed dozens of people was caused by a “terrorist attack”
The train was carrying over 630 passengers and 20 railway personnel.
A one-yard hole was found next to the track.
The AP reported: A train traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg derailed late Friday, killing at least 39 people and injuring many more, emergency officials said. The railway company said the derailment could have been the result of sabotage.
Passengers said they heard a loud bang before the derailment.
Witnesses told Channel One state television a bomb blast may have been the cause — which, if true, would make it Russia’s deadliest terrorist strike outside the volatile North Caucasus region in years.
“It was immensely scary. I think it was an act of terrorism because there was a bang,” said passenger Vitaly Rafikov. He was unhurt in the accident and helped with the rescue, hauling victims from the wreckage and lighting fires for warmth.
Reports on the death toll varied.
Health Minister Tatyana Golikova said at least 26 people were killed, 18 were missing and nearly 100 were injured and hospitalized in the derailment. The Prosecutor General’s office said the death toll had risen to 30, with 60 others in the hospital.
The BBC reported that the explosion was eerily similar to an attack in 2007.
The name of the train and the time of the incident would strike a chilling chord with those in Russia who remember an actual bomb attack on 13 August 2007.
That evening, at about 2130 local time, a device laid on the rails in Novgorod region blew up the Neva Express, travelling from Moscow to Russia’s second city, St Petersburg.
The explosion derailed the train and some 30 people were injured.
Now, at 2137 local time on 27 November, something happened to derail the Neva Express yet again, this time with major loss of life.
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NeoKong commented:
That’s scary stuff.
It isn’t very hard to derail a train. I remember back in 19993 when a train went off a bridge in Alabama because a barge had hit the abutment.
It plunged into a swampy bayou killing close to fifty people.
reliapundit commented:
jihad? or fsb/kgb/putin?
LimoLibsStink commented:
0bama:
Let’s not jump to conclusions before every speck of evidence is scrutinized and re-scrutinized. You can’t go throwing around terms like “terrorism” just because there was an alleged bomb crater under the rails.
Sure, there is speculation in the media: “Russia’s intelligence agency chief confirmed that a bomb caused the train to derail…FSB head Alexander Bortnikov told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev that an explosive containing the equivalent of 15 pounds of TNT had sent the train off its tracks late Friday…”
http://tinyurl.com/yk855ab
I made a speech awhile back where that Muslims belong to the Religion of Peace and would not harm anyone. For example, in the autonomous Muslim region of the Philippines Political contender Mangudadatu said: “Under our tradition, Muslim women are being respected. They should not be harmed, just like innocent children and the elders.” That was just before 57 men and women were murdered, sawed into small pieces, stuffed in their cars and buried.
http://tinyurl.com/yevwe3t
Well, maybe that was a bad example but, I must remind you people, the Muslims have a long history is of inventions such as the pen and printing press. I say it is important to recognize that the Muslim community stands firmly beside their fellow Russian citizens in denouncing and stopping all forms of terrorism. So, please don’t jump to conclusions.
My limousine is running and I have to attend another luxurious party. I must look busy. Good Day.
American Delight commented:
reliapundit–that’s a great question. Normally, when there’s a kaboom in the world without an immediate cause being known, it turns out to be jihad, but in Russia it’s hard to rule out government involvement.
At any rate, I hope this will help the Russian people realize that the true threat to them is not America or missile shields in Poland, but the true threat to them is jihad.
Male Silverback commented:
I hate to say this, but if this had happened to one of our rail systems Team Obama may have reacted exactly as Limo Lib mentioned.
gus commented:
Bullship, this is just another man caused disaster.
Allahu Akbar and praise be unto Muhammed.
Oh, btw, Opie is a Christian.
Andreas K. commented:
My parents rode on that train in the 80s.
There is one thing you don’t do with the Russian Bear. You don’t piss on his back. You don’t anger him. You don’t attack him outright.
The US did it the right way. They simply starved the Russian Bear down to a little puppy.
But if the Chechens so badly want their asses kicked… fine. Let Putin deal with that scum. Nuke’em Vlad, nuke’em.
The only problem is… all the Chechen “refugees” who will then flood Europe. We don’t need them. We don’t want them.
Mats commented:
You are right, Andreas. The euro-weenies will welcome anyone who hates our way of life.
Alana commented:
No no no, it’s a “man-caused disaster.”
(That sounds just so much nicer, doesn’t it? Not to mention random and accidental, rather like spilling hot coffee in your lap.)
Solaratov commented:
gus
November 28th, 2009 | 9:51 am | #7
Oh, btw, Opie is a Christian.
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Well, that’s something to be profoundly thankful for isn’t it?
Why, just think of the damage he could do to America if he was a secret muslim.
And – he’s so clean and articulate, too.
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.need I add: /sarc/?
Just_Saying commented:
The entire world has gotten less secure since the Obummer administration took over…
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bg commented:
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this seems to have gone unnoticed as well..
Philippines political violence leaves 21 dead
[Twenty-one politicians and journalists who were abducted
in the southern Philippines have been found dead.]
but of course, our Dear IslaMarxist Leader has
declared there is no global war, it’s al Qaeda..
albeit there’s always the chance he doesn’t have clue one about TMB and AQ et al connections having infiltrated themselves into 60 some countries long before he was infiltrated into the Senate.. but alas for some reason, i highly doubt that improbable theory..
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Buffalobob commented:
When the Russians catch the perpetrators I hope they mirandize them, and god forbid they dare to water-board any of them.
Joanne commented:
Gee, one big bang and the Russians are quick to announce a terrorist attack, but with all those bangs at Fort Hood, the U.S. government doesn’t seem to be able to make the connection. I can only shake my head in disgust.
bg commented:
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via TRBO
Circus to Town
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Solaratov commented:
It’s going to be interesting (at the very least) to see the spin that the obama cabal puts on incidents of this kind when – not if – they start happening here.
I’m sure that they’ve got a long list of Conservatives and right-of-center “terrorists” already drawn up. (After all, look at all the “dangerous, radical veterans running around loose.)