2024-06-06 16:58:11
Within the Czech Republic, a collision occurred between the RegioJet 1021 passenger prepare heading to Chop in Ukraine and a ČD Cargo freight prepare.
4 deaths and dozens of accidents have been reported. The Czech information portal iDNES experiences that the accident occurred on June 5 at about 23:30 close to the brand new Pardubice station, the place all emergency providers have been subsequently despatched.
Railway Fireplace Administration spokesman Martin Kavka initially reported “two lifeless and dozens of injured, a few of whom are in severe situation.” Nevertheless, an hour later, Elena Kisiala, spokeswoman for the Pardubice rescue service, clarified that 4 folks had died.
There are kids among the many victims. The rescue operation concerned helicopters and 36 models {of professional} firefighters and volunteers. Because the rescue operation has not but been stopped, the variety of casualties and deaths might enhance.
“A prepare collision is a good misfortune. We’re all occupied with the victims and injured. I specific my honest condolences to all these affected,” Czech Prime Minister Petra Fiala wrote on the social community X.
Hospodářské noviny experiences that the RegioJet prepare might have handed a cease signal, which, in keeping with preliminary information, might have induced a collision with a freight prepare. An investigation is at the moment underway.
Earlier, Kursor reported that greater than 60 folks have been injured because of a collision with a tram within the Russian Federation. A few of the passengers have been additionally hit by vehicles.