Rail track between Ostrava and Hranice closed for the day in wake of crash

The rail-track between Ostrava and Hranice will remain closed for the rest of the day in the wake of the accident. Passengers have been asked to use replacement busses while work on clearing the track is underway. Police and rail inspectors are now at work on the site. The material damage has been estimated at 160 million crowns. People directly affected can file insurance claims at the Generali insurance company.