A severe train collision occurred in eastern Slovakia on Monday, resulting in injuries to dozens of passengers, two of whom are in critical condition, according to officials. The incident took place near Rožňava shortly after 10 a.m. local time (0800 GMT), as reported by Slovak Railways. Approximately 80 passengers were on board at the time of the crash, though further details were not immediately available. Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok confirmed that two individuals sustained critical injuries, while the remaining injuries were less severe. Visuals from the scene depicted significant damage to the front of one train engine, with the other train derailed. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident, with Šutaj Eštok hinting that human error could be a contributing factor.
