Train Crash in Czech Republic Kills 4 and Injures More Than 20
A train crash in the Czech Republic on Friday killed four people and injured more than 20, according to the country’s emergency services.
The crash occurred at around 11:30 a.m. local time near the town of Bystřice, about 100 kilometers (62 miles) east of Prague, according to the Czech Railways company.
The train was traveling from Prague to the eastern city of Ostrava when it collided with a freight train that was parked on the tracks, according to the Czech Railways company.
The cause of the crash is not yet clear, but the Czech Railways company said that the driver of the passenger train had reported a problem with the brakes before the crash.
The Czech Railways company said that the passenger train was carrying 130 people at the time of the crash, and that 23 people were taken to hospitals with injuries.
The Czech Railways company said that it was working to clear the tracks and restore service as soon as possible.
The crash is the deadliest train accident in the Czech Republic since 2015, when a train derailed near the town of Veselí nad Lužnicí, killing 28 people and injuring more than 100.
The Czech Republic has a well-developed rail network, with more than 9,000 kilometers (5,600 miles) of tracks, according to the Czech Railways company. The country’s rail system is operated by several companies, including the state-owned Czech Railways and the private company Leo Express.
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in central Europe with a population of about 10.7 million people. It is a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, a group of countries that have abolished internal border controls. The country is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and vibrant culture.