President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini wishes an early recovery to all injured in the collision of express trains near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou in the district of Rožňava. He believes that the causes of the accident will be investigated as soon as possible.
- President Pellegrini wishes the injured from the collision of express trains an early recovery.
- The collision of the trains occurred near the village of Jablonov nad Turňou.
- Firefighters, cops and rescuers intervened on the spot.
- Medium and minor injuries in passengers are reported.
- The President called on a quick examination of the causes of the accident.
“I thank all the rescue units for their work. I believe that the causes of the accident will be investigated as soon as possible so that people in Slovakia can trust the security of public transport”Wrote the head of state on the social network.
The collision of the express trains in front of the tunnel near Jablonov nad Turňou occurred shortly after 10.00 h at the place where The tracks cross and pass to the single track. There are firefighters, police and rescuers in the field. Rescue helicopters were also sent. Petra Klimešová, spokeswoman of the Emergency Medical Service (OS) of the Slovak Republic, informed About nine persons who have suffered moderate and severe injuries. Rescuers also record at least 20 lighter injured.
