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Multiple fatal incidents reported in Slovakia and Czech Republic

Several tragic incidents have been reported in Central Europe involving fatalities.

In Pečovská Nová Ves, Slovakia, an eight-year-old girl died after being struck by a van while playing with a stroller. The incident occurred on a road leading toward Ľutina. A 28-year-old driver was tested for alcohol, but the results were negative. Police are currently investigating the circumstances using local camera footage.

In Topoľčany, Slovakia, an employee of the poultry company HYZA died following a sudden health collapse at the facility. While there were suspicions regarding a potential ammonia leak, the company denied these claims, stating that fire department measurements showed air quality levels were within normal limits. The company has provided camera footage to authorities and is awaiting autopsy results.

In Velká Hleďsebá, Czech Republic, a 13-year-old boy died in a house fire. While most residents managed to escape, several people were treated for smoke inhalation. Criminal investigators and coroners are examining the cause of the fire and the circumstances surrounding the death.

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Czech Republic · HYZA · Pečovská Nová Ves · Slovakia · Velká Hleďsebá