Removal of crashed tankers set to start on Sunday

The removal of the damaged tankers from the freight train that crashed near Hustopečí nad Bečvou in the Přerov region on Friday before noon and later caught fire is expected to begin on Sunday.

On Saturday, firefighters started pumping out the contents of the damaged tankers, which is toxic benzene. While the fire is no longer spreading, the process of extinguishing it has not yet been completed.