Train Collision in Slovakia Leads to Multiple Injuries
13.10.2025
The Slovak tragedy took place in the morning of 13 October near the village of Jablonov nad Turñou, where two express trains R 913 and R 914 came into collision with each other on a single track section.
This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Train Collision in Slovakia Causes Dozens of Injuries
The rail accident froze regional traffics and panicked the passengers since both trains were jam-packed.
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As per police, around 80 were injured with some of them bearing grave trauma.
Rescue teams evacuated passengers stranded quickly and gave first aid on the spot, and helicopters airlifted the seriously injured to proximate hospitals.
As the accident occurred, the rail services were put on hold, and replacement bus services were implemented.
Multi-kilometer trafic jam developed on the road from Rožňava, so police limited access to the accident site.
Local newspaper reported that the aftermath of the impact saw one of the trains suspended over a ravine, posing the risk whereby the cars could slump into the valley.
The rescuers shored up the building to avoid collapse and secure the safety of the rescue workers.
Causes of the Train Collision and Government Response
Interior Minister Matúš Šutaj Eštok reported that preliminary investigations indicate a breach of the rule resulted in the smash. He clarified that the one of the train drivers didn’t give way to the other oncoming one and mentioned that human failure was the most probable cause.
The tests revealed that one driver was abstinent, whilst the second driver, with heavy injuries, was rushed to hospital. Doctors will give him drug and booze tests once his condition becomes stable.
Officials vowed to investigate thoroughly, as the Slovak rail net is one of the safest in Central Europe. Transport safety specialists pointed to the urgency to upgrade the signaling system and introduce automatic control on single tracks.
Such actions would be safer and avoid future accidents because systems that run automatically minimize the chance of human failure.
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What caused the train collision in Slovakia?
Preliminary reports indicate that one of the train drivers failed to yield to an oncoming train, leading to the crash.
How many people were injured in the train collision?
Emergency services confirmed around 80 injured passengers, including nine with severe injuries.
What steps will be taken after the accident?
The Slovak government plans to conduct a technical audit of the signaling system and strengthen train traffic control to prevent future disasters.
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