Train Carriage Derailed at Kosice Railway Station on Wednesday Morning

Kosice, 19 November (TASR) - A train carriage was derailed at Kosice railway station on Wednesday morning, rail-infrastructure operator ZSR spokesperson Petra Lanikova has confirmed for TASR, specifying that a rear chassis jumped off the track, leaving it damaged. Passenger rail carrier ZSSK has also confirmed for TASR that shortly after 7 a.m., the rear chassis of the end carriage was derailed as the passenger train was entering Kosice station at low speed. "The train remained stable, and we're currently dealing with the situation," said ZSSK spokesman Jan Bacek. The exact cause and circumstances of the incident are under investigation. "An ambulance was called to the scene of the accident after a passenger reported knee pain. However, she left the scene before paramedics arrived, and no treatment was required for any passengers or staff," said Lanikova. As a result of the incident, tracks 9 and 11 have been damaged. According to ZSR, the condition of the tracks and the condition of the carriage will now be assessed. "Due to the extraordinary event, traffic in the affected section is partially limited. ZSR staff are doing their best to resume rail services on at least one track today," added Lanikova. ko/df