A tragic train collision occurred in the Czech Republic, resulting in the loss of at least four lives and leaving 23 individuals injured. The incident took place in the city of Pardubice, located approximately 100 kilometers east of Prague. The collision involved a high-speed passenger train operated by the private company RegioJet and a freight train.
Following the crash, Interior Minister Vít Rakušan and Transport Minister Martin Kupka provided initial details. Minister Rakušan confirmed the occurrence of the collision late Wednesday night, while Minister Kupka mentioned that the primary track connecting Prague to the eastern part of the country had to be shut down for investigation purposes.
