Czech Republic: Trains collide in Kdyně (Plzeň region) September 9

Event

A passenger train collided with a maintenance train at the railway station in Kdyně (Plzeň region) at 07:15 (local time) on Wednesday, September 9, resulting in at least 13 injuries. Emergency services have responded to the scene. Disruption to rail traffic on the Kdyně-Domažlice line is expected to occur until 18:00.

Disruption to transport in the area is to be expected over the coming hours and days.

Advice

Individuals in the Kdyně area are advised to monitor developments, avoid the area of the incident, and adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.