A severe head-on collision between two passenger trains in the Czech Republic on Thursday resulted in dozens of injuries, with four individuals reported to be in serious condition. The incident occurred approximately 132 kilometers (82 miles) south of Prague, the nation’s capital. Emergency responders, including firefighters, worked diligently to rescue the trapped driver of one of the trains, as reported by the CTK news agency. Visual evidence from the scene depicted significant damage to the front sections of both trains. Martin Kuba, the regional governor, informed Czech television that nine people sustained moderate injuries, while 25 others suffered minor injuries. Transport Minister Martin Kupka stated on X that the crash is currently under investigation, with preliminary findings indicating that one of the trains may have disregarded a stop signal. The incident has raised concerns about railway safety protocols in the region.