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Trains collide in the Czech Republic, leaving dozens of people injured
Five people were seriously injured and about 40 suffered minor injuries, with replacement bus services arranged and an investigation underway into a possible signal violation.
- Two passenger trains collided near Ceske Budejovice, Czech Republic on Wednesday morning, leaving 57 people injured, at least five seriously.
- The collision involved an express train and a passenger train during the morning rush hour when trains typically carry commuters heading to work.
- Railway investigators are examining whether the incident resulted from human error, technical failure, or systemic issues, with one report suggesting a driver may have run a signal.
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In the Czech Republic, about 60 people have been injured in a train accident.
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·Bonn, Germany
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·Dortmund, Germany
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The driver of the express train had to be freed from the vehicle by the railway emergency services.
·Netherlands
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right12Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution41% Right
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources lean Right
41% Right
L 38%
C 21%
R 41%
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