50 people injured in train collision in Czech Republic

50 people injured in train collision in Czech Republic

Two passenger trains collided on Wednesday near the town of Domazlice in the Czech Republic’s south-west, leaving about 50 people injured, Transport Minister Karel Havlicek said.

“According to initial information, the driver of one of the trains ran a red light, which resulted in the collision with another train.

“About 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 said. (Sputnik/NAN)

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