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Russia derailment: '10 dead' in Moscow metro crash Russia derailment: '10 dead' in Moscow metro crash
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The number of people killed in a rush-hour derailment on the Moscow metro has risen to about 10, the deputy mayor has said, with scores injured.The number of people killed in a rush-hour derailment on the Moscow metro has risen to about 10, the deputy mayor has said, with scores injured.
Some of those hurt were carried out of the tunnel on stretchers, with the most serious cases airlifted to hospital.Some of those hurt were carried out of the tunnel on stretchers, with the most serious cases airlifted to hospital.
The cause of the crash is reported to be a power surge, which prompted the train to stop abruptly.The cause of the crash is reported to be a power surge, which prompted the train to stop abruptly.
It is one of the most serious incidents in the history of the metro, one of the world's oldest underground railways.It is one of the most serious incidents in the history of the metro, one of the world's oldest underground railways.
The train derailed between Slaviansky Boulevard and Park Pobedy (Victory Park) stations in the west on the city.The train derailed between Slaviansky Boulevard and Park Pobedy (Victory Park) stations in the west on the city.
Some 50 people were in a serious condition, the Itar-Tass news agency reported, quoting a health official.Some 50 people were in a serious condition, the Itar-Tass news agency reported, quoting a health official.
The packed commuter train was travelling from the north-west of Moscow to the city centre at the time of the crash.The packed commuter train was travelling from the north-west of Moscow to the city centre at the time of the crash.
At least 200 passengers were evacuated, officials said.At least 200 passengers were evacuated, officials said.
Dozens of people were treated at the scene for their injuries.Dozens of people were treated at the scene for their injuries.
Three hours after the crash, some passengers were still reported to be underground.
The BBC's Artyom Liss, in Moscow, says the tunnel where crash happened was built about 10 years ago.The BBC's Artyom Liss, in Moscow, says the tunnel where crash happened was built about 10 years ago.
Critics accuse the authorities of spending too much on extending the metro system, and not enough on maintenance, our correspondent says.Critics accuse the authorities of spending too much on extending the metro system, and not enough on maintenance, our correspondent says.
The Associated Press says Park Pobedy is the deepest metro station in Moscow, 84m (275ft) deep, which is making the rescue particularly hard.
No foreigners were among the injured, the Interfax news agency said.