Railway accident

Dozens were injured on Sunday when two trains collided near Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, though authorities said no fatalities were reported.
Slovak authorities said the crash occurred on the main line between Bratislava and the nearby town of Pezinok when one train struck another from behind. Most of the injuries were minor, while 11 passengers were taken to hospital for treatment.
Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok told reporters that rescue teams and firefighters were quickly dispatched to the scene. “There are no fatalities, and the situation is under control,” he said during a press briefing.
One passenger described the impact to local media as sounding “like a massive explosion.” Police said that preliminary investigations showed neither train had derailed, and that an inquiry into the cause of the crash was underway.
Rail traffic in the area was temporarily halted as emergency services cleared the site and inspected the tracks for damage. Transport authorities said full operations would resume once safety checks were complete.
The incident marks Slovakia’s second train collision in less than a month. In late October, another crash in the country’s east injured more than 90 people, raising concerns about railway safety and maintenance.
Officials said investigators are examining whether human error or technical malfunction caused Sunday’s crash. They pledged to review safety procedures and signaling systems across the national railway network.
Railway analysts noted that while Slovakia’s rail system handles thousands of passengers daily, a lack of investment in modernization has increased the risk of such accidents in recent years.