Train derails in Iran, killing at least 17 - in pictures

  • Rescuers at the scene of a train derailment near the central Iranian city of Tabas on the line between the Iranian cities of Mashhad and Yazd. All photos: AFP
    Rescuers at the scene of a train derailment near the central Iranian city of Tabas on the line between the Iranian cities of Mashhad and Yazd. All photos: AFP
  • More than a dozen people were killed and injured when the train derailed near Tabas after hitting an excavator, state media reported.
    More than a dozen people were killed and injured when the train derailed near Tabas after hitting an excavator, state media reported.
  • The train was reportedly carrying about 350 passengers.
    The train was reportedly carrying about 350 passengers.
  • A Red Crescent official said six of its relief teams had been sent to the scene and that 16 people were seriously injured.
    A Red Crescent official said six of its relief teams had been sent to the scene and that 16 people were seriously injured.
  • The train crashed into an excavator near Mazino station, according to reports. State media said an investigation is under way.
    The train crashed into an excavator near Mazino station, according to reports. State media said an investigation is under way.
  • State TV broadcast from a hospital where some of the injured were receiving treatment. One of them said they felt the train suddenly brake and then slow down before the derailment occurred.
    State TV broadcast from a hospital where some of the injured were receiving treatment. One of them said they felt the train suddenly brake and then slow down before the derailment occurred.