Semnan–Damghan train collision
| Train collision in Semnan–Damghan | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 25 November 2016 |
| Location | Damghan |
| Coordinates | 35°38′0″N 54°2′34″E / 35.63333°N 54.04278°E |
| Country | Iran |
| Statistics | |
| Trains | 2 |
| Passengers | 542 |
| Deaths | 49 |
| Injured | 103 |
Two trains collided on the main line in Semnan province between Semnan and Damghan, Iran, on 25 November 2016, resulting in 49 deaths and 103 injuries. There were reported difficulties with the rescue operation due to the incident's remote location 4 km from the nearest station, Haft-Khan, and because only one helicopter could reach the scene immediately to join the rescue operation. It was the deadliest rail disaster in Iran since the Nishapur train disaster in 2004.