Sunday, June 30, 2024 07:03 PM
Prime Minister Petr Fiala offers condolences after train collision
- Express train collides with freight train in Pardubice, Czech Republic
- Four fatalities and over 20 injuries reported in the tragic incident
- Emergency services provide immediate medical attention to injured passengers
Image Credits: nation_pkA tragic train collision in Pardubice, Czech Republic, involving an express and freight train, resulted in four fatalities and over 20 injuries. Prime Minister Petr Fiala expressed condolences to the victims, emphasizing the importance of railway safety measures.
An unfortunate incident occurred in Pardubice, Czech Republic, where an express train collided with a freight train near the main train station, resulting in four fatalities and more than 20 injuries. The collision took place as the express train, carrying over 300 passengers from Prague to Chop, Ukraine, crashed head-on with a freight train transporting hazardous calcium carbide.
The collision caused one of the train carriages to derail, leaving passengers disoriented. Prompt response from emergency services saw injured individuals receiving immediate medical attention, with 26 individuals being treated at the scene by paramedics.
Prime Minister Petr Fiala described the crash as a 'great disaster' and offered condolences to the victims and their families. The accident occurred just before 23:00 local time, leading to a swift emergency response to assist those affected.
In the aftermath of the collision, passengers were provided with assistance and relocated to buses for further transportation. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures in railway transportation to prevent such tragic events from reoccurring.
