Several people were injured on Sunday following a collision between two passenger trains on the route between Pezinok and Bratislava in Slovakia, officials reported.
According to state-operated passenger
carrier ZSSK, as cited by the news agency of the Slovak Republic (TASR), the accident took place shortly after train REX 1814, travelling from Nitra to Bratislava, departed from Pezinok station and collided head-on with train Ex 620, derailing several coaches..
Local media indicated that nearly 30 passengers suffered injuries, with some requiring hospitalisation. So far, there were no immediate reports of any casualties.
Rail services between Pezinok and Bratislava have been halted, with ZSSK warning of significant delays and potential closures in the affected area. Engineers and emergency teams have been dispatched to assist passengers and evaluate the damage to the infrastructure.
“Emergency services are responding at the scene of the accident, and several injuries have been reported. ZSSK is currently working closely with state-run railway-infrastructure operator ZSR, the police, and emergency services,” the ZSSK communications department said in a statement quoted by TASR.
What triggered the collision remains unknown. ZSSK has launched a full investigation in coordination with national railway and transport authorities. The company emphasised that the safety of passengers and employees is an absolute priority, adding that further details would be provided as the inquiry progressed.
Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok was on way to the crash site, ministry spokesperson Matej Neumann confirmed.
