Prague [Czec Republic], August 4 : Around 50 people have suffered injuries after two trains collided near the Czech town of Pilsen on Wednesday.
According to local media, the trains that collided were the EX 351 train and the OS 7406 train between the Domazlice and Blizejov stations, Sputnik reported. The rescue operation is underway. Emergency services along with the local fire department are also on-site dealing with injuries.
One of the trains involved was a fast train from Munich to Prague, Czech transport Minister Karel Havlicek said on Twitter.
“According to initial information, the driver of one of the trains ran a red light, which resulted in the collision with another train. Around 50 people were injured. Doctors and firefighters are working on the site. The situation is quite serious. I am on my way to the site of the incident,” Havlicek told reporters.
Must Read
- 4 killed, 12 injured in train collision in Ghana
- Czech Republic will not recognise Taliban 'under any…
- Several injured in knife attack on train in Germany
- Jalpaiguri train derailment: NDRF dispatches two teams; 6…
- Czech Communist Party leader to step down after 16 years at…
- British PM Johnson wishes India on 73rd Republic Day, says…
- Protesters gather around Greek Parliament blaming Pakistan…
- Around 1000 US citizens, others wait for evacuation flights…
- Around USD 4 trillion required in clean energy investment to…
- Israel announces completion of high-tech barrier around Gaza