On the morning of September 18, 2024, a train collision in Prague left 35 people injured. The incident occurred when a passenger train ran a red signal and crashed into a stationary train.

According to Susan Gavenda, spokesperson for the railway infrastructure company Sprava Zeleznic, the injuries ranged from minor bruises and scratches to more serious conditions, including a jaw fracture. Fortunately, no life-threatening injuries were reported.

Emergency services swiftly responded to the scene, treating the injured and evacuating approximately 200 passengers to safety. In a concerning development, police revealed that one of the train drivers tested positive for alcohol. The driver was subsequently taken for further blood testing. Czech Railways, the national rail operator, acknowledged the positive test but suggested that their driver might not be at fault. They stated, "If the blood test confirms inebriation, the driver will be dismissed."

This accident follows a deadly crash in June in Pardubice, east of Prague, where four people were killed and over 20 injured in a collision between an express train and a freight train. Train accidents are relatively common in the Czech Republic, a country with a population of 10.9 million people.