Trains collide in the Czech Republic, leaving dozens of people injured

PRAGUE —

An express train collided with another passenger train in the southern Czech Republic on Thursday, resulting in injuries to dozens of individuals, as confirmed by officials.

The incident occurred near Ceske Budejovice around 6:20 a.m.

A total of 57 people sustained mostly minor injuries, while two individuals were reported to be in serious condition, according to the regional rescue service.

However, Ceske Budejovice hospital later disclosed that five of the admitted patients were in critical condition.

As a result of the collision, the traffic between Ceske Budejovice and Plzen was suspended and was not anticipated to resume until later in the day.

Authorities have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident.