Drunk woman is decapitated by train while romping with homeless lover just inches from the Trans-Siberian railway
The woman was on top of her partner when she heard the train approaching, but it tore her head off as she stood up
A woman was beheaded by a train while having sex just inches from the world famous Trans-Siberian railway track.
The victim was struck as she tried to move out of the way of the train, but her lover survived the dangerous tryst near a station in the remote Buryatia region.
A Russian Railways source said: "The woman was on top of her partner and when she heard an approaching train, she started to stand up. Right then, the speeding train tore her head off."
"Had she remained in her previous position, she would have stayed alive. The man survived."
The moment of passion was near Zaudinskaya railway station in the suburbs of Ulan-Ude, the regional capital.
The amorous couple were homeless people who were "both drunk", according to .
The pair were not named.
The case was highlighted amid concern over the number of accidents with people crossing railway lines in Russia.
The company which operates trains across Russia issued a warning: "Dear citizens, Russian Railways yet again ask you to respect health and safety rules.
"Be responsible and take care of yourself and your family and friends."