Two passenger trains collided near a station north of Austria's capital Vienna, injuring several people.
The two regional trains collided near the station in Kritzendorf.
Local media reported a S40 high-speed train collided with a REX train on a four-track section.
The Red Cross and Austria's federal railway said eight people were wounded and another four were more seriously injured, the Austrian Press Agency reported.
"Thank God there are no fatalities. I would like to thank all those who have been on the ground and helped," with response efforts, reported Sputnik News quoting infrastructure minister and former president of Austria's National Council Norbert Hofer, as saying.
There is no immediate information available about the cause.
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app