A terrifying crash between two high-speed passenger trains near České Budějovice in the Czech Republic has left at least 42 people injured, authorities confirmed.
Emergency Teams Rush to Scene
The collision happened roughly 100 miles south of Prague. Firefighters and paramedics scrambled to assist victims.
A regional hospital spokeswoman told news agency CTK that five passengers suffered serious injuries and were admitted. The rest suffered minor wounds and were quickly treated on site.
Transport Minister Martin Kupka updated via X that the crash remains under investigation. Early reports suggest one train may have ignored a red signal.
“There are 40 people with light injuries and two with serious injuries,” said Petra Kafkova, an ambulance service spokeswoman.
Rail operator spokesperson Martin Kavka confirmed all passengers were safely evacuated but declined to comment on the cause pending inquiry.
Train services between České Budějovice and Plzeň remain suspended, with no expected resumption until the afternoon.
Similar Crash Hits Slovakia Just Days Earlier
This incident comes just days after a devastating collision in Slovakia injured around 100 people. Two trains carrying about 800 passengers slammed together 12 miles north of Bratislava.
Seventy-nine victims were rushed to hospital, with three in serious condition from chest and abdominal injuries. Another 60 were treated for minor injuries.
Frightening Collision with Fruit Lorry on Tracks
Meanwhile, another harrowing incident involved a high-speed train ploughing into a fruit lorry. Shocking footage shows the lorry reversing onto the tracks just as a train approached, leaving pears and debris scattered.
Five people inside the 10-wheeler sustained injuries, police confirmed.
