Serious train collision in Slovakia: Ukrainian youth among the injured
On October 13, Slovakia witnessed a significant railway accident involving a head-on collision between two high-speed trains.
Over 80 individuals were injured in the incident, including a 20-year-old Ukrainian national.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine confirmed this information, noting that the young Ukrainian is currently receiving medical care at a local hospital.
Officials from the Ukrainian embassy in Slovakia are in contact with the victim’s mother.
Details about the nature of his injuries or his current health status have not been disclosed.
According to local rescue services and emergency responders, 74 people were rushed to hospitals, with 34 requiring immediate medical attention.
The cause of the collision has not yet been officially clarified, but investigations are ongoing.
This event highlights the ongoing necessity for railway safety improvements and infrastructure modernization to prevent such tragedies in the future.