The Deadly Soviet Train Crash You’ve Never Heard Of | Žasliai Tragedy Explained!

April 4, 1975 – what should have been a routine train ride turned into one of the deadliest railway disasters in Lithuania’s history. A passenger train speeding toward Žasliai collided with a misplaced fuel tanker, igniting a catastrophic fire that consumed entire carriages. Survivors were left with horrific burns, while rescuers fought to save lives amid an inferno. This video uncovers the devastating truth behind the Žasliai train disaster—how Soviet negligence, outdated rail systems, and systemic failures led to this tragedy. We explore the stories of those who lived, those who were lost, and the cover-up that followed. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 1:53 Fateful trip from Vilnius to Kaunas 3:10 Why did this happened? 4:51 The crash! 7:57 Žasliai and rescue efforts! 11:30 Victims lost in this tragedy! 13:50 Soviet negligence and aftermath of the crash! 17:39 Conclusion - what can we learn? #TrainDisaster #SovietHistory #Lithuania #HistoricalTragedy #RailwayDisaster #History #SovietUnion #USSR #ForgottenHistory