Rescue workers treating injured passengers at the train crash site in Slovakia.

Two High-speed Trains Collide in Slovakia, Leaving Dozens Injured | AI News Digest

Published: October 13, 2025, 4:20 p.m. World Negative

Following weeks of anticipation, a serious collision between two high-speed trains occurred in eastern Slovakia on Monday, injuring multiple passengers, with two people listed in critical condition. The crash happened near Rožňava shortly after 10 a.m. local time, according to Slovak Railways. At the time of the accident, around 80 individuals were aboard the trains, though no further information about their conditions has been released. Photographs from the scene reveal extensive damage to the front engine of one train, while the other was left derailed. Authorities have launched an investigation to uncover the accident's cause, with early reports indicating that human error may have contributed to the incident.

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