Two trains collide in Slovakia, several injured

Two trains collide in Slovakia, several injured
Reuters

Several people were injured on Sunday evening when two trains collided in Slovakia’s main rail corridor between Bratislava and Pezinok, police said, as emergency teams rushed to the scene.

Two trains collided in Slovakia on Sunday evening, leaving several people injured, according to local authorities.

Police said the crash occurred in the busy railway corridor between the capital, Bratislava, and the nearby town of Pezinok, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) northeast of the city. Emergency services were dispatched immediately to the scene to assist passengers and provide medical care.

Local media reported that several passengers sustained injuries, though the exact number and severity have not yet been confirmed.

Authorities have not released details about the cause of the collision, and investigations are underway. Rail traffic in the affected area has been temporarily suspended as emergency responders continue rescue and recovery operations.

The Bratislava–Pezinok line is one of Slovakia’s key commuter routes, linking the capital with surrounding towns.

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