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Posted on November 20, 2025

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PRAGUE (Reuters) -Two passenger trains in the Czech Republic collided on Thursday, injuring at least five people seriously and 40 others lightly, officials and local media reported. Fire rescue

Two Trains Collide in Czech Republic, Dozens Injured

PRAGUE (Reuters) -Two passenger trains in the Czech Republic collided on Thursday, injuring at least five people seriously and 40 others lightly, officials and local media reported.

Fire rescue services said the crash occurred in a region around 132 km south of Prague. All passengers from both trains were evacuated, it said.

A spokeswoman for a regional hospital told news agency CTK that five people had been admitted with serious injuries.

Transport Minister Martin Kupka said on X the crash was still under investigation but preliminary information showed one of the trains likely passed a signal in the stop position.

(Reporting by Jason HovetEditing by Alexandra Hudson)

Key Takeaways

  • Two passenger trains collided in the Czech Republic.
  • At least five people were seriously injured.
  • The crash occurred 132 km south of Prague.
  • Preliminary info suggests a train passed a stop signal.
  • Investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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