Time 23:40 EST (UTC+02:00) Rail line Sofia - Varna line Cause Under investigation Date 28 February 2008 Total number of deaths 9 Injuries 10 | Country Bulgaria Type of incident Fire Trains 1 Location Cherven Bryag, Bulgaria Operator Bulgarian State Railways Passenger count 150 | |
The Sofia – Kardam train fire occurred on 28 February 2008, when the BDZ night train from Sofia to Kardam caught fire at 11:40 pm near the industrial zone of the town of Cherven bryag, Bulgaria. Nine passengers died and at least 10 were injured.
The train
The fire took place on the BDZ InterCity night train (No. 2637) that originated in Sofia and was bound for north-eastern town of Kardam. There were more than 60 people in the two coaches hit by the blaze on board the nine-car service. The train was about to travel for 627 km (390 mi) which is the total railway distance between Sofia and Kardam.
References
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