Misfortune - Train versus bus: Five killed in collision in Slovakia
In a collision between a high-speed train and a bus in Slovakia, at least five people have died and at least five more were injured. The state rescue service announced this in the evening. According to reports from the news agency TASR, citing police and state railway company ZSSK, there were over 100 passengers on the Eurocity train heading from Prague to Budapest, which collided with a regional bus line near the town of Nove Zamky.
RTVS, the public broadcaster, reported that the bus was literally torn apart in the collision. The locomotive of the train caught fire. The cause of the accident was initially unknown. In the media, it was speculated that the signaling system at the railway crossing could have been damaged due to the persistent flooding since Wednesday evening. However, there was no official confirmation of this yet.
- The tragic train crash in Slovakia, involving an express train and a bus, has led to significant emergencies and traffic disruptions.
- The bus, en route on a regional line, was reportedly severely damaged in the collision near Nove Zamky, according to RTVS.
- The TASR news agency reported that the high-speed Eurocity train, bound for Prague and Budapest, was carrying over 100 passengers when it collided.
- Following the collision, the locomotive of the train caught fire, adding to the misfortune of the situation.
- The state rescue service in Slovakia confirmed at least ten fatalities and injuries as a result of the train crash, with more potential victims still being assessed.
- While the cause of the collision is yet to be officially confirmed, media speculation points to potential damage to the signaling system at the railway crossing due to the persistent flooding in the area.
- In the aftermath of the train crash, various emergency services are working diligently to ensure safety, address transportation issues, and help those affected by the unfortunate accidents.
