Two passenger trains have collided within the Czech Republic, leaving 57 individuals 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.
Hearth rescue companies stated the crash happened in a area round 74 miles south of Prague and that every one passengers have been evacuated from the 2 trains.
Pic: Vaclav Pancer/CTK/AP
Whereas the regional rescue service stated two individuals had critical accidents, a hospital in Ceske Budejovice later stated 5 individuals it admitted have been critically injured.
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A minimum of two individuals have been critically injured. Pic: Vaclav Pancer/CTK/AP
Transport Minister Martin Kupka stated on X that whereas the crash was nonetheless beneath investigation, preliminary data confirmed one of many trains doubtless handed a sign that was within the cease place.
Visitors between Ceske Budejovice and town of Plzen has been halted and isn’t anticipated to renew till the afternoon.
