Two Ukrainian women died in Czech train accident
6 June 2024 15:31
Two Ukrainian women were killed in a railway accident in the Czech Republic the day before. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, according to [Kommersant]
“According to preliminary information, four people died. Among them are two citizens of Ukraine, the citizenship of the other victims is being clarified. A consular official of the Consulate of Ukraine in Brno is at the scene and in constant contact with rescue and law enforcement agencies,”
– the Foreign Ministry said.
Theaccident occurred in the Czech town of Pardubice. A RegioJet 1021 passenger train heading to Chop in Ukraine collided with a ČD Cargo freight train. There were about 300 people on the passenger train. Four people died and dozens were injured.