A tragic incident unfolded in the Czech city of Pardubice, resulting in the loss of four lives and injuries to over two dozen individuals when a passenger train collided with a goods train. The collision occurred late at night, causing devastation and chaos.
The passenger train, carrying more than 300 people and heading towards Ukraine, met with the goods train in a head-on crash. The aftermath of the collision left many injured, with some in critical condition.
Emergency services confirmed the severity of the situation, stating that four individuals had succumbed to their injuries. The train’s journey from Prague to Chop, a town in western Ukraine, was disrupted by this unforeseen tragedy.
Prime Minister Petr Fiala expressed his sympathies for the victims and their families, acknowledging the magnitude of the disaster that had struck the nation.
Following the collision, a massive response effort was initiated, with various agencies working together to rescue passengers and secure the area. The impact of the crash was evident, with images showing the train carriages derailed and damaged.
As investigations into the incident begin, the community mourns the lives lost and prays for the swift recovery of the injured. The disruption caused by the accident led to the suspension of train services in the region for an extended period.
The presence of hazardous materials on the goods train raised concerns, but fortunately, no leaks were reported. The authorities are focused on determining the factors that led to this tragic collision.
Source from www.aljazeera.com