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Train collision in Croatia

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On August 8, 2026, a head-on collision occurred near Škrinjari, Croatia, involving an HŽ Cargo freight train and an HŽ Putnički prijevoz passenger train. The incident took place on the railway line between the Sveti Ivan Žabno and Gradec stations. At least 20 to 24 people were injured, with several sustaining serious injuries, including spinal, head, and chest trauma. The passenger train's driver was among the critically injured, suffering a broken spine and requiring airlift to Rebro hospital in Zagreb; reports indicate he survived by escaping to the rear of the train after braking. One passenger was reported to be in intensive care. Other victims were transported to medical facilities in Bjelovar, Dubrava, and Koprivnica. Authorities reported no fatalities and noted that the injured were in stable condition. Emergency responders, including over 50 firefighters, applied foam to the locomotives and pumped fuel to mitigate fire risks caused by leaks. The railway line between Sveti Ivan Žabno and Gradec remains closed to traffic. An investigation into the cause is being conducted by the police, the State Attorney's Office (DORH), and the Railway Accident Agency. Preliminary unconfirmed reports suggest the freight train may have passed a red signal at Sveti Ivan Žabno, though official findings have not yet been released. Minister of Sea, Transport, and Infrastructure Oleg Butković visited the injured and noted that the passenger train involved was a new electric-battery model.

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