Two passenger trains have collided within the Czech Republic, leaving 57 folks injured, no less than two critically.
The accident occurred at round 6.20am close to town of Ceske Budejovice within the south of the nation.
One of many trains was an categorical service.
Fireplace rescue companies mentioned the crash passed off in a area round 74 miles south of Prague and that every one passengers have been evacuated from the 2 trains.
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Pic: Vaclav Pancer/CTK/AP
Whereas the regional rescue service mentioned two folks had critical accidents, a hospital in Ceske Budejovice later mentioned 5 folks it admitted have been critically injured.
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No less than two folks have been critically injured. Pic: Vaclav Pancer/CTK/AP
Transport Minister Martin Kupka mentioned on X that whereas the crash was nonetheless beneath investigation, preliminary data confirmed one of many trains probably handed a sign that was within the cease place.
Site visitors between Ceske Budejovice and town of Plzen has been halted and isn’t anticipated to renew till the afternoon.
