Czech Train Collision Kills 4, Injures Dozens
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train in Pardubice, Czech Republic, resulted in four deaths and over two dozen injuries. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were deployed to the scene. The accident involved a RegioJet train traveling from Prague to Kosice, with over 300 passengers on board, many of whom were foreigners. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and the Czech government plans to implement the European Train Control System to enhance rail safety.