Train kills man at Czech level crossing

A man has died after being struck by a train at a level crossing in southern Czech Republic near the town of Veselí nad Lužnicí.

Thus, the man stepped onto the railway tracks moments before a passenger train passed through the area and died at the scene as a result of his injuries, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

Authorities confirmed that there were no passengers on board the train at the time of the incident, only staff.

Police are considering several possible scenarios, including an accident and suspected suicide. The exact circumstances of the incident remain under investigation.

Rail traffic on the affected section was temporarily suspended following the incident.