An accident occurred this morning at 10:05 AM between the stations of Sveti Ivan Žabno and Gradec pri Bjelovarju. The incident involved a train, resulting in multiple injuries, though there have been no reports of fatalities. The affected service was a passenger train scheduled to travel from Zagreb toward Bjelovar.
Reports confirm that several passengers sustained injuries, and the driver of the involved train was reported to be seriously hurt. Croatian Railways has stated that, at this time, they are unable to provide definitive details regarding the precise causes or circumstances surrounding the collision. Meanwhile, unconfirmed reports circulating within Croatian media suggest that the freight train involved may have disregarded a traffic signal at the scene.
Following the accident, the railway line remains closed to traffic. Emergency services, including police and rescue workers, are currently on site managing the scene. Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine the sequence of events.
The focus remains on ensuring the safety of the area and managing the operational status of the rail line connecting the regions.
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