- Hans Weber
- October 23, 2025
Embassy of Ukraine in Prague / Velvyslanectví Ukrajiny v Praze
On the night of June 6 near the Czech city of pardubice, there was a massive train accident. The passenger train “Prague-Košice” of the Czech company RegioJet collided with a freight train.
Its composition includes trailer wagons to the Ukrainian city of Chop, which are located in the middle of the train.
At the scene of the accident, a coordinating headquarters was promptly created, which included law enforcement and rescue services. As of 4 a.m. the rescue operation was completed.
According to preliminary information, 4 people were killed. Among them are 2 citizens of Ukraine, the citizenship of the other dead is specified. Another 34 people suffered minor injuries and received medical care on the spot. Individuals were delivered to medical facilities of the city of Pardubice, Khrudim, Gradets Kralove.
Consular official of the Consulate of Ukraine in Brno is at the scene and in constant contact with the rescue and law enforcement agencies of the Czech Republic.
Crisis Center Information Line 950 570 805.
Carrier Information Line 539 000 955.
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