Train crash in Czech Republic kills 1 and injures at least 10

A fast train has collided with a truck in eastern Czech Republic, killing one person and injuring at least 10 people, officials said.

Czech Railways said the driver of the train was killed. 

Preliminary information from officers shows dozens could be injured while Czech Railways said about 15 people suffered injuries.

The accident occurred early in the morning when a fast train heading for Prague, the country’s capital, hit a truck at a crossing near the town of Bohumin. 

Authorities say an investigation is underway into the cause of the crash. 

The track has closed for the day.

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